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OLD RIGHTS, 

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, 

VIRGINIA ENTRIES. 



Soldiers Entitled to Donation Lands, 



WITH AN EXPLANATION OF 

REED'S MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 






WILLIAM HENRY EGLE, M. D. 



HARRISBURG : 

CLARENCKM.BUSCH,STATKPRTNrEK. 

lSq6. 



In compliance with current 
copyright law, LBS Archival 

Products produced this 

replacement volume on paper 

that meets the ANSI Standard 

Z39.48-1984 to replace the 

irreparably deteriorated 

original. 



1992 

TM 

(00) 



i TABLE or CONTENTS. 



— Page. 
^ OLD RIGHTS- .. l-^S 

— Philadelphia County. K to \ , _• -n.;^(,2 -' 

Bucks County 102-180 ^ 

Chester County 181 

Isaac Morrip IS-i - — — 

Thomas Griffiths 1 84 

JauiPS Logan 1SS 

James Steel 192 

\nclre'X Hamilton. _ 194 ■ 

Richard Hill, ". 195 ^ 

London Company 196 

Free Society of Traders 19^ 

AVilliam Allen, 20fi 

■ David Lloyd, 208 

Thomas Shute, 210 

Caspar Wistar 

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS- - „1~ 

Philadelphia County and Cit> 234 

Chester County Papers, ^41 

Bucks County Papers 249-- 

- Lancaster County Papers, 2-53 

Berks County Papers 237 

Islands in Susquehanna 2.o9 

York County Papers. 26S ^-— 

Northampton County Papers ■ ■ • • • 273 

Northumberland County Papers^ ,. 

Bedford and Westmoreland Papers, .,.g ^ 

New Castle Cotmty Papers 280 

Kent County Papers 281 

Sussex County Papers • 000 

Philadelphia City and Count> , 2S7 

Schuylkill Islands, •• v ■;„■" within" the Purchase 
Islands in the Susquehanna ^ ithin ta ^^^ 

jLll'fn Juniala and SusquVhanm;,' ••••■• -^ 

Islands in Delaware. ••••••• 291 

ware. Selu.yllull and f«>:^^';^J^ll%l'„± 4S3-W-1 

— -^ toVr^SShVr;nS;Trn>a^S;^Enm,e<> .0 D0„aU^ . 

Lands '■","■,'," i "cnuis Survpved in 17S3- 

Pennsylvania Depreciation Lands, bu -j-.^.m 

1785, 



OLD RIGHTS 

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1—3—3(1 Ser. 



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17th 7 mo., 1702. 

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Date of Return. 


19th 6 mo., 1082. 

18: 7: 1705. 
22: S; 1684. 


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20: 12: 1088. 
6: 2: 1683. 
28: 4: 1683. 
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30th May. 1718. 
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29th Nov'r, 1708. 
26th 11 mo., 1702. 


lOUi Dec'r, 1719. 
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3d 4 mo., 1707. 
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1st June, 1738. 
14th G mo., 1733. 

10th 1 mo., 1718. 
4th Sepr, 1717. 
10th 6 mo., 1712. 
15th 6 mo., 1715. 
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13th 12 mo., 1691-2. 
26th 1 mo., 1683. 

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12th 8ber, 16S3. 
30th 9 mo., 168S. 


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Paxon, James & Ors.,.. 


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Date of Return. 


15th 8 mo., not. 
2d June, 1727. 
14th 12 mo., 1701. 

30th 1 mo., 1716. 


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21.st SepT, 1682. 


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12th 2 mo., 1703. 

27th Nov'r, 1683. 


Date of WaiTarits. 


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26th 2 mo., 1701. 










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29th 3 mo., 1684. 
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ISAAC NORRIS. 



1. Sundry returns of Liberty Land on 1 piece of paper, 

among which is one tract Sch. Falls of 6 acres. 

2. AVarr"! to Jno. and Gilbert B'alkner and Andrew Ham- 

ilton, 60 acres Liberty Land, 25th J'ne, 1715. 
S. 2 Drafts Land in Norrington for 100 A., some time in pos- 
session of James Potts and the other for 136 A. & 147 
perches, surveyed to John Hattfield, the 4th J'ne, 1735. 

4. Rough draft Evan Hugh and Widow Cook's Land. 

5. Sundry drafts on 1 piece of paper in Norrington. 

6. Warrant for an Island in Schuylkill, 17th Dec'r, 1733. 

7. Draft Land adjoining Francis Parvin. (This number not 

to be found.) 
S. Letter to Jacob Taylor, 27th xber, 1721. 
9. Letter to Jacob Taylor, 27th xber, 1721. 

10. Directions to resurvey John Penn's manor. 

11. Ret. 1,500 A. Land on Chickasalungo Creek in C. Lan'r, 

res'd 19th xber, 1733. 

12. Draft by Benjamin Eastburn of Lands adjacent to N. 

Wales, 7th 1 m., 1731-2. 
i;^. Draft Dan'l Falkner's and Hich'd Vickris' L'ds in Lib'ties, 
Phi'a. 

14. Rough drafts some lands in Norrington. 

15. Letter to Jacob Taylor, 
le. Letter to Jacob Taylor. 

17. Draft 37 acres Liberty Land. 

18 Rough Draft Lands in the Liberties. 

19. Description 458 a. purchased of Sam'l Carpenter by J. 

Norris. , ^^ 

20. Res. of the Manor of William Stadt by David Powell, 

4th 7 m., 1704. 

21. Ret. 2 tracts L'd, one 125 A., t'other 32 A., 7th June, 1<_.. 
22.^ Letter to Jacob Taylor. 

23. Description 32 acres. 

24 An account of Sundry rights to Liberty Laud. 

25. Description 458 acres, p'ch'd of Sam'l Carpenter by J. 

NorriF. 

26. Ret. 32 acres at Mattatchen. 7 June, 1727. 
27 Description Thos. Shute's Land. 

28. An old worn-out draft, Man'r Will'm Stadt. as ye same 
was divi'd by Jacob Taylor. 



182 OLD RIGHTS. 

29. Letter to Jacob Taylor, 25th xber, 1721. 

30. Sundry accounts Liberty Land. 

31. Return 200 acres in a I'ork of Brandy wine. 

32. Draft 126 acres & Vz to Archi'd Thomson, part of Wm. 

Stadt. 

33. Draft. 

34. Draft Land on Schuylkill above Reading devised by Isaac 

Norris in part of 500 acres on the Lottery Scheme. 

35. Draft 4 acres 81 perches Cripple, bought of Wm. Ball, 

3rd Mar., 1739. 

36. Return say 8 acres Liberty Land laid out to Griffith 

Jones, 14 Feb., 1703-4. 

37. Draft 101 acres 10 perches, bo't of Isaac Norris by John 

Henry Stroub. 

38. Rough Draft Robert Cook, the Widow Cook. 

39. A return of 96 acres surveyed to Sam'l Carpenter, 9th 3 

m., 1706. 

40. Draft endorsed on the Backside, Sam'l Carpenter, 100. 

41. Letter to Jacob Taylor, 25th xber, 1729. 

42. Acc't Liberty Land. 

43. Field Works. 

44. Acc't Warrants Charles Marshall & Company. 

45. Draft 100 A. Land wh'ch he bo't of Gunner Rambo, cont'g 

100 A., laid the 8 m., 1684, signed Robert Longshore. 

46. Rich'd Peters, order to the Surv. Gen'l to lay out Liberty 

Land for I. Norris. 

47. A Warr't dated 16th 11 m.. 1726, for laying out to Isaac 

Norris the city lots & Liberty Land appurtenant to the 
origin'l purchase of Charles Marshall and Company. 

48. Letter to Jacob Taylor. 

49. Chas. Marshall and others, an Acc't of their Rights. 

50. A return 26 acres in right of Wm. Shents' purchase. 

51. Drafts Evan Ellis & Wm. Roberts adjoining or near N'th 

Wales. 

52. Draft 651 acres, by David Powell, now I. Norris's. 

53. Memorandum that there was surveyed 445 acres within 

the Manor of Mountjoy, signed Benj. Eastburn. (Note.) 
This is not in Benj. Eastburn's writing. 

54. Account of Land surveyed to Isaac Norris. 

55. A ret. 40 A. Lib. Land in Right of And'w Hamilton and 

Gilbert Falkner, 23rd Ap'l, 1723. 

56. Ret. 34 acres Lib'ty Land. 20th xber, 1727. 

57. Draft 42 acres Liberty Land, Surveyed 23rd Ap'l, 1723. 

58. War't 21 acres Liberty Land, 20th 11 m., 1726. 

59. Drafts Land about Norrington Mill. 



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•60, Some field works. 

■61. Draft endorsed Ishmael Bennet. 

62. Draft tract of Land formerly Jonas Smith, divided into 

parts on the 22 Oct'r, 1726. 

63. A warrant for about 50 acres in the Welch Tract, 30th 

Ap'l, 1734. 

64. A return 125 acres in Limerick, Survej^'d 7th xber, 1727. 

65. Letter to Jacob Taylor Cont'g account of Lands. 

66. Letter Jno. Atkin to L Norris, dated London, 16th Aug., 

1726. 

67. Draft 31 acres in the Liberties, with some notes concern- 

ing the same contiguous thereto. 

6S. Return of 21 acres in the Libertys. 

69. Draft Tract in the Libertys. 

70. Ret. sundry tracts Lib'ty Land and other land. 

71. Draft of the Great Island in Schuylkill. 

72. Minutes of a return for 32 acres in the Liberty. 

73. Sam'l Carpenter, ret. 382 acres. 

74. Ret. 13 acres. Lib. Land, 23 Oct'r, 1728. 

75. Field works, 36 acres Lib. Land. 

76. Acc't Lib. Lands surveyed to L Norris. 

77. Return of a City lot for the use of Thos. Kirton, 3rd 

May, 1741. 

78. A warr't for Thos. Kirton for a Lot and Liberty Land, 

1st July, 1740. 

79. Return for a piece of ground in the City. 

80. Ret. 39 A. 41 perches Liberty Land. 

81. Return 125 acres in Liberty Township, 7th June, 1727. 

82. Draft Land in Norrington. 

S3. I. Norris, his warr't for 125 & Liberty Land, 30th 5 m., 

1712. 
84. Draft 92 A. & 120 P., surveyed 27 Nov'r, 1725. 
So. War't res. 1,500, 19th Oct'r. 1733. 
86. War't for Liberty Land, 3rd Oct'r, 1728. 
S7. Prop'r Thos. Penn, Order to J. Taylor to survey tract on 

Chickasalungo, 19th 10 m., 1733. 
88. Draft of City lots, viz: Christ. Taylor, Jno. Day, Fran's 

Plumsted, Griffith Jones. 



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THOMAS GRIFFITHS. 



1. Warr't 500 acres Land, 10th 12 m., 1719-20. 

2. Warr't for a piece of ground, Cripple, 20th 12 m., 1719-2<h 

3. Warr't res. for 1,000, 4th Ocf r, 1720. 

4. Warr't for 1,000, 28th Dec'r, 1718. 

5. Return for Thomas Griffiths for 1,500, 15th June, 1720. 
Note. — These papers are put up with Isaac Norris's. 



JAMES LOGAN. 



1. 2 ret's of Liberty Land, one 128 acres, ye other 50 acres, 

3rd Aug., 1741. 

2. Drafts of Andrew Robinson, Dan'l Smith, Thomas Callow- 

hill & al. 

3. Field works of a piece of Land. 

4. A warrant to Jonas Davenport for 20 acres land sold to 

J's Logan, dated the 25th 1 m., 1720. 

5. Drafts on one paper of David Harry's Lands. 

6. Letter to Benj. Eastburn, 26th March, 1741. 

7. Draft res. 500 A. Land in Solebury, in Bucks, 9th Oct'r, 

1725. 

8. Warrant 600 acres, dated 31st Dec'r, 1733. 

9. Return. 900 acres, surveyed to James Letort, 3rd xber, 

1719. 

10. Draft part of the Manor of Mountjoy by B. Eastburn. 

11. Warrant 1,448 acres, 15th 3 m., 1727, yt is Durham 

Tract. 

12. Warrant 250 acres Liberty Land and City Lot, 15 Oct'r, 

1708. 

13. Ret. 500 acres in Solebury, in Bucks. 

14. Draft, supposed to be of Land belonging to a mill called 

Potts's, near Germantown. 

15. Instructions to Jacob Taylor. 

16. Order to J. Taylor to ret. 1,000 acres, sold by J's Logan 

to James Pugh and Simon Meredith. 

17. Ret. 800 acres Liberty Land, 1st June, 1719. 



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18. Ret. 600 acres for Humphrey Hill, London. 5th Aug., 1725. 

19. Warrant 71 acres, 14th Oct'r, 1708. 

20. Theophila Partridge, Ex'r of Thomas Church, late of 

London, dated warrant for 1.500 acres, 25th Nov'r, 1727. 
[See Warrant.] 

21. Warrant 1,500 acres, 13th 4 m., 1712. 

22. Warrant to Israel Pemberton, 40 A. Swamp or Cripple. 

12th Feb'y, 1719. 

23. Warrant to the Surveyor General to ret. a Sur. of 8,700 A. 

in Conestogoe, 4th 4 m., 1734. 

24. Warrant on 200 acres in Conestogoe Manor to J. Logan. 

25. Warrant to J. Logan for 246 acres in right of Stanmor- 

& 500 A. in his own right, 30th 9 m., 1702. 

26. Return 500 acres on a Branch of French Creek. 

27. Draft 1.000 acres on French Creek. 

28. Warrant to J. Logan. 200 acres, 4th May, 1737. 

29. Return 349 acres 79 perches & allowance on Cook's Creek. 

Bucks County. 

30. Sur. 500 acres on Cook's Creek, 3rd July. 1738. 

31. Warr't res. on 2 pieces Pasture ground, 27th January. 

1725-6. 

32. Draft Pasture 20 acres, and 102 perches. 

33. Warr't 500 acres, sold to Chris. Stump and others. 25th 

Feb'y, 1725-6. 

34. Warrant 200 acres, 19th Sept., 1735. 

35. A ret. for Charles Reed, 2 City lotts, 14 Mar., 1716-17. 

36. Draft of Mathias Vanbebber. 71 A. Liberty Land. 

37. Draft -part of Letitia Aubrey's Manor of Mountjoy, by 

Benj. Eastburn. 

38. Return 4,448 acres, y't is Durham Tract. 

39. Return 300 acres to Jonas Davenport, who sold lo James 

Logan, 13th 9 m., 1719. 

40. Letter to James Steel. 

41. Draft 178 acres, surveyed by order of J's Logan by Benj. 

Eastburn. 

42. Warr't to accept a survey of 400 acres. 

43. 2 Drafts on one piece of Paper, one containing 639 A., ye 

other 500. 

44. Some Acc'ts of Liberty Land. 

45. Draft 2a»00 acres at Parkesy, in Bucks County, as the 

same was divided into lots the 15th Sept., 1739. by Benj. 
Eastburn. 

46. Draft Land at Parkesy. 

47. Rough draft 4 A. 96 perches meadow cleared by Step. 

Atkinson. 



L86 OLD RIGHTS. 

48. Draft piece meadows cont'g 4^^ A. and 10 perches, cleared 

by Step. Atkinson for J's Logan. 

49. Warr't res. 1,300 acres at Chickasalungo, in Lan'r County, 

2nd Sept., 1734. 

50. Thos. Potts, 48 acres, bo't of Jno. Richardson, Surv'd 16th 

Nov'r, 1722. 

51. Draft 4,448 acres in Durham, Bucks Co'y, bo't of the 

heirs of Jno. Streiper, surveyed by warrant the 15th 
May, 1727. 

52. Draft Liberty Land, formerly surveyed to John Day. 

53. Draft 100 A. on the West Side of Schuylkill, formerly 

belonging to Robert Longshore, now to James Logan, 
Surv'd 15 D'r, 1712. 

54. Draft Land belonging to Potts' Mills. 

55. James Letort, who sold to James Logan 500 A., 5th 1 

m., 1719. 

56. Warrant 5000 A., 30th 5 m., 1712. 

57. Warr't to ret. 206 A. & 394 per. on Pequea Creek, 13th 

Dec'r. 1733. 

58. Ret. 153 acres in Montgomery Township, Phil'a Co'ty, 

30th May, 1737. 

59. Draft 1,000 acres on French Creek. 

60. Draft 622 A. on Susquehannah. 

61. Draft 38 A. 1/2. 

62. Letter to Benj. Eastburn, 20th 1 m., 1740-1. 

63. Draft 3 Tracts adjoining Spring Garden, near Phil'a City. 

64. Several Drafts of Land in Let. Aubrey's manor for Peter 

Yocum & others, resurveyed the 14th 3 m.,1730. 

65. Part of Let. Aubrey's Manor of Mountjoy, Draft by B. E. 

66. Draft and remarks on Venables Land in the Libertys. 

67. Ret. 500 A. in Bucks, 10th Feb'y, 1732-3. 

68. Liberty Land on West Side German town. Road Draft. 

69. James Logan & Associates, ret. 214 A. adjoining Durham 

tract. 

70. Ret. 616 acres near Southampton, in Bucks, 15th Ap'l, 

1717. 

71. Letter to Benj. Eastburn. 

72. Sundry Field works, stitched together. 

73. Returns Sundry lots. 

74. Ret. 500 A., Surveyed 8th 10 m., 1702. 

75. Ret. 3 lots in Chestnut Street, 3rd 2 m., no year men- 

tioned. 

76. Warr'ts for lots & Liberty Land, 30th 5 m., 1712. 

77. Ret. 1.000 acres in Bucks, 10th 3 m., 1714. 

78. Ret. 1.000 acres in Bucks, 10th 3 m., 1714. 



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79. Ret. 132. A. Liberty Land under several rights, 16th 12 

m., 1719-20. 
SO. Petition to the Comm'rs of Property by Renier Tyson & 

others. 
81. Warr't for 500 A. in right of Jno. Geary, 25th 4 m., 1712. 
S2. Ret. res. 540 A. in Phila County for Henry Watts and 

Ux'r, to whom J. Logan was Attorney, 27th 12 m., 

1700-1. 

83. Rought draft, endorsed (T. Shute, Land at the Mill). 

84. Draft of Part of the Libertys of Philadelphia. 

85. Ret. 400 A. on Susquehannah. 

86. Draft 1,400 A. on the Branches of Chickasalungo Creek. 

La'r County. 

87. Draft 1,400 A. at Chicksalungo Creek, 16 June. 1725. 

88. Draft 700 acres within Connestogoe Mannor. 

89. Draft 100 acres on Connestogoe Creek, 14th June, 1737. 

90. Letter to Jacob Taylor to lay out 2,000 A. to J. Langhorne 

and 1,000 to J. L., 24th 7 m., 1713. 

91. Ret. 600 A. on Susquehannah, 20th Ap'l, 1726. 

92. Warr't to lay out to Wm. Jaycox 200 acres, 16th 2 m., 

1683. 

93. Warr't 500 acres, 10th Feb'y, 1732. 

94. Warr't 500 A. in right of John Geary, 24th 12m., 1712. 

95. Warr't to Wm. Jaycox for 400 A., 15th 12 m., 1708. 

96. Draft Liberty Lands. 

97. Draft Liberty Lands with notes. 

98. Draft Lands on French Creek, with some remarks. 

99. Field works of Lands about Potts' Mill. 

100. Draft 100 A. on West Side Susquehannah, 22nd Ocfr, 

1735. 

101. A ret. 1,258 acres to J. L. & Com., 23rd Ap'l, 1745. 

102. Ret. res. 5,948 A. to J. L. & Com., 20th Ap'l, 1745. (Durham 

Tract.) 

103. Draft of Some Liberty Lands. 

104. Draft Land bo't of George Warner. 

105. Draft Durham Tract. 

106. Field works. 

107. Return 512 acres, Surveyed 11th April, 1715. (Not to be 

found.) 



188 OLD RIGHTS. 

Additional to Logan papers found in revising- the patented 
files: 

2 surveys upon the Warr't, No. 33, viz: Christopher 
Stump, 125 A. and 100 A.; Hans Seller, 125 A.— now filed 
in the warrant. 
108. Jonathan Robeson, 200 acres, survey 'd on order from J. 
Logan, in right of Lloyd. The return recites a warr't 
which I do not find entered. See the survey now num- 
bered as P. Macgin. 

2 other surveys upon the warrant, No. 33, viz: George 
Graff, 150 acres; Michael Mizer, 100 acres— now filed 
in the warrant. 

2 Surveys upon the warr't of Theophila Partridge, now 
filed in the Warrant, No. 20. 



JAMES STEEL. 



1. Warrant 2.400 acres in r't of Wm. Markham, 26th 1 m., 

1733. 

2. A ret. of 100 acres, in part of 2,400 A., in r't of Wm. 

Markham (not to be found). 

3. Ret. 150 acres. Surveyed Oct'r, 1733. 

4. Ret. lot ground in right of Wm. Boswell, 22nd Jan'y, 

1730-31. 

5. A list of lots for heirs J. S. 

6. Warr't for Sundry lots. 25th 1 m., 1734. 

7. Draft Jno. Dilwin & al. lotts. 

8. Warr't to Morris Morris for lot ground & L. L"d, 25th 3 

m., 1725. (No. 8 warr't has no seal & only signed by 
J's Logan.) 

9. Warr't to survey a lot of ground in the city & to resurvey 

another lot, 25th NoVr, 1735. 

10. Warr't City lot & Liberty Land, 22nd xber, 1727. 

11. Warrant laying out City lot & Liberty Land to Thomas 

Chalkley, 5th Sept., 1750. 

12. Acc't of original Rights to Liberty Land, endorsed T. 

Shute's Liberty Land. 

13. A warr't for lot & Sundry parcels liberty land. No seal 

to this warrant, but dated 21st 3 m., 1719. 

14. Warr't for Sundry parcels Liberty Land, 10th 2 m., 1718. 



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15. Draft 60 acres in the Northern Libertys, 29tb Mar., 1728. 

16. Draft 2 City lots. 

17. Warr't City lot & Uberty Land, 30th Oct'r, 1730. 
IS. Warr'ts lots and Liberty Land, 1st 2 m., 1721. 

19. Ret. 3 pieces Liberty Land, 19 May, 1718. 

20. Warr't 2 City lots, 18th 3 m.. 1718. 

21. Ret. 8 A. Liberty Land, ITth Sepfr, 1731. 

22. Ret. 60 acres Liberty Land. 29th Mar.. 1726. 

23. An imperfect ret., Indorsed Shute and Steel. Abram 

Buckley conveyed 500 A. to James Steel. A grant to 
Thos. Shute for J. Steel of 60 acres in the Liberties 
of Phil'a on Schuylkill, but ye grant seems to be Can- 
celled, for the signers and the witnesses are cut off, 
dated 18th Nov'r, 1729. Annexed to this is a return 
& Draft of the said 60 acres. 

25. Warr't for 3 pieces Liberty Land. 10th 2 m.. 1718. 

26. Ebenez'r Large's w't 2 pieces Liberty Land. 

27. Ret. ?8 acres Liberty Land, with a draft annexed to the 

same, dated 27th March, 1724. 

28. Draft 8 acres Liberty Land. Surveyed 17th 7ber, 1731. 

29. Warr't to Jos'h Jervis for Liberty Lajid. 

30. Jeremiah Hopton. warrant City lot, 15 xber. 1719. 

31. Ret. Jot in right of Joseph & Daniel Milliner, 2nd April, 

1720. 

32. Ret. City lot. 

33. Ret. Front lot, 15th April, 1718. 

34. Ret. lot, surveyed 28th 1 m., 1720. 

35. Ret. City lot, 26th 9 m., 1716. 

36. Ret. City lot, 26th 9 m., 1716. 

37. Ret. front lot, 15th April, 1718. 

38. Ret. City lot, 22nd Jan'y. 1730-1. 

39. Ret. City lot, 22nd Jany, 1730-1. 

40. Warr't City lot, 19th 9 m., 1716. 

41. Draft City lot. 

42. Ret. 250 acres in Lanc'r County, Surveyed 9th Nov'r. 

1730. Gap Mine. 

43. Ret. 800 acres purchased by James Steel of J no. Budd c. 

Humphrey Murry in right of William Deacon, Survey'd 
1st June, 1720. 

44. Ret. 275 acres, part of 2,400 acres. 24th Ap'l. 1734. 

45. Ret. 1,000 acres on a society right in Bucks County. 30th 

April, 1734. 
40. Ret. 1.320 acres between Perkiomie & Skippack. 
47. Copy of Jacob Nusse's will. 



190 OLD RIGHTS. 

48. Articles of agreement between James Steel and Jacob 

Nutt. 

49. Draft Tract Land sold to James Steel by Samuel Powell, 

by John Longanacker. 

50. Release, Lyndford Lardner, trustee of Samuel Powell and 

James Steel to Jno. Benson. 

51. Draft some part Limerick Township. 

52. Warr't of res. to James Steel and Samuel Powell, 1,968 

acres, in the County of Philadelphia, 31st Dec'r, 173S. 

53. Ret. 3,500 acres Markham and Pettison, 19th 5 m., 1689. 

54. Acc't of Land Surveyed to divers persons, who purchased 

of James Steel in Right of the original purchase of 
Wm. Bacon. 

55. Description of Clement Plumsted & James Steel's meadow 

ground. 

56. Warr't J. Steel and Jacob Taylor for 400 acres, 10th Dec'r, 

1719. 

57. Ret. 50 acres, 30th May, 1737. 

58. Ret. 106 acres, in C'r County, 21st Dec'r, 1722. 

59. Ret. 164 acres, Phil'a Cnunty, 24th April, 1734. 

60. Ret. 1,000 acres in Bucks County on ye society Right, 

30th April, 1734. 

61. Ret. 200 acres on Branch Brandy wine. 

62. Warr't 200 acres, 7th Aug., 1734. 

63. Deed from Stephas Child to James Steel for Liberty Land 

& 2 City lots. 

64. 2 Drafts in one paper, John Reynolds, 392. Matthew- 

Marks, 218. 

65. Memorandum of Warrants delivered James Steel. 

66. A ret. of 106 acres in Chester County, 22 Dec'r, 1722. 

67. A draft, unintelligible. 

68. A return 1,500 acres in the County Phil'a, 1st Mar., 1720. 

69. Field works James Steel's Land at Frankford. 

70. Draft 1,320 acres, in Phil'a County. 

71. A ret. 150 acres. Surveyed the 9th lOber, 1730. 

72. A Copy of a return of 106 acres, Survey'd 21st Dec'r, 1732. 

73. A return 250 acres, sold to Philip Culwin. 

74. Courses 16 A. Liberty Land over Schuylkill belonging; 

to the estate of Jas. Steel, deceased, granted to Henry 
Child. 

75. A return 500 acres Land in Limerick Township, Phil'a 

County. Surv'd 19th June, 1725. 

76. A return of 484 acres, Phil'a County, Survey'd 26th Oct'r. 

1720. 

77. Draft 303 acres in the forks of Delaware. 



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78. Draft 128 acres in Chester County, 18th Oct'r. 1744. 

79. A ret. 492 acres, Phil'a County, part of 2,400 acres, ret'd 

28th Aug., 1733. 

80. A return 100 acres, Lanc'r County, 30th July, 1741. 

81. Draft London Company & John Tyzack's Land. 

82. Draft John Tyzack's Land. 

83. Order to John Chapman to survey to ye S. A. 1,000 acres 

in Bucks County, dated 17th May, 1725. 

84. A warrant 528 acres, dated 26th Dec'r, 1741. There is an 

indorsement on Wt, signed Sam'l Powell. Jun'r. 

85. A ret. 50 acres, surveyed the 13th May, 1737. 

86. A warr't to James Steel for 1,000 acres, dated the 1st 

Sept., 1718. 

87. A return 500. Survey'd 12th Dec'r, 1718. 

88. A return 515 acres. Surveyed 26th Oct'r, 1720. in Phil'a 

County. 

89. A warrant 500 acres in right of John Snashold, 22nd 

Dec'r, 1727. 

90. Ret. 303 acres in the forks of Delaware, Survey'd 12th 

8 m., 1733. 

91. Ret. 492 acres, Phil'a County, 10th April, 1728, sold to 

Wm. Ranbury. 

92. Warr't to re-survey a tract laid out to Darby Green, 10th 

4 m.. 1725. 

93. Memorandum between James Steel and Samuel Powell. 

94. Warrant for 200 acres, 30th Oct'r, 1730. 

95. Warrant for 200 acres in Right Jno. Ap. Jno.. 20th Oct'r, 

1733. 

96. Return 300 acres Phil'a County, Surveyed 23 May, 1733. 

97. A warrant for a piece of ground in the City, 30th July. 

1733. 

98. A return 492 acres in Oley, Surveyed 10th April, 1728. 

99. Ret. 125 acres C. County, Surveyed 28th 7ber, 1722. 

100. A warrant of resurvey on 2,000 acres in Markham's right, 

dated 18th Sept., 1729. 

101. Draft 500 acres Land, Survey'd 1st Nov'r. 1720, a piece 

of paper. 

102. A ret. 303 acres above the forks of Delaware. 12th 8 m . 

173S. 

103. Copy Warrant, 20th 12 m.. 1719, together with a descrip- 

tion of two Tracts Swamp or Cripple. 

104. A memorandum that James Steel bought of .\nthony 

Palmer a piece of Land in Shackamaxon. with a de- 
scription of the same. 



192 OLD RIGHTS. 

105. A brief for a deed between James Steel and Xtian Brun- 

neman. 

106. A return Markham's Land on Schuylkill River, since 

James Steel's. 
N. B. There are amongst James Steel's papers papers not 
numbered but signed on the backs : 

105. Additional to Steel's papers found in revising the patent 

file. 

106, Jonathan Robeson, 200 A. upon the warrant, No. 1, now 

filed with the warrant. 



ANDREW HAMILTON. 



1. A return 492 acres in the county of Phil'a, Surv'd 13th 

April, 1733. This Land was laid out in James Steel's 
name, but the right is now vested in James Hamilton. 

2. Draft tracts 122 acres, adjoining the City of Phil'a. 

3. Rough draft Bushhill. 

4. Draft Lands in Warminster, Bucks County, with some 

field works. 

5. Return 4 A. 61 perches & H adjoining Bushhill. 

6. Draft lot between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street, 

& 3rd & 4th Streets. 

7. Ret. 250 acres in the County of Phil'a, 18th April, 1738. 

8. Rough draft Bushhill. 

9. Draft 400 acres in County Lanc'r, Surveyed 11th Feb'y, 

1729. 

10. Rough draft 122 acres in the Manor of Springetsbury. 

11. Rough Draft Bushhill. 

12. An imperfect draft Bushhill. 

13. Supposed to be a draft of part of Springetsbury. Some 

part of it lost. 

14. Return 2 pieces Cripple Cont'g 6 acres each for Clement 

Plumsted. 

15. Warrant to Evan Owen for about 50 acres Cripple. • 

16. Draft and grant of Land of about 93 A. in the manor of 

Springetsbury, 14th Sept., 1726. This is but a Copy. 

17. Ret. to Clem. Plumsted of 400 A. in Lanc'r County. Sur- 

veyed 1st Dec'r, 1730. 

18. Draft 26 A. 28 perches in Springetsbury manor to Clem. 

Plumsted. 



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19. Warrant for Bank and Water Lot to Clem. Plumsted, 

in ye City, 31st Dec'r, 1735. 

20. Warrant resur. 500 A., including the Town of Lancaster, 

1st May. 1733. 

21. Ret. 122 A.i n Springetsbury manor, Sth April, 1727. 

22. Warrant to Survey piece ground on Lease for 31 years, 

5th 6 m., 1719. 

23. Andrew Hamilton, pasture 48 A. %. surveyed 20tli Feb'y, 

1719. 

24. Warrant square ground on lease within City of Phil'a, 

dated 22nd 4 m., 1733. 

25. Warr't about 55 acres Swamp & Cripple, 20th 12 m., 

1719. 

26. Draft Clement Plumsted's orchard. 

27. Ret. 7% acres in Springetsbury manor to Clem. Plumsted, 

1st Oct'r, 1713. 

28. Ret. 950 A. in Lanc'r County, 10th Aug., 1733. 

29. Warr't to Clem. Plumsted for 20 A. in Springetsbury 

Manor, 2nd May, 1735. 

30. Warr't for 18 A. to Clem. Plumsted in Springetsbury 

Manor on lease for 21 years, dated 2nd 6 m., 1734. 

31. Warr't for a lot of ground in the City, 5th 6 m., 1719. 

32. Warrant to Clem. Plumsted for lot ground between Dela- 

ware Front Street and the River Delaware. 20th Jan'y, 
1725-6. 

33. Rough Draft Meadow ground containing 28 acres 26 

perches. 

34. Field works, Meadow ground at Wickakoe, 26th June, 

1734. 

35. Draft 140 foot Bank and Water lot. 

36. Ret. 6 acres Cripple. 

37. 2 drafts Cripple below Wickakoe, one 10 A. %, ye other 

6 acres. 

38. Warrant to Clem. Plumsted & others for 18 acres Swamp 

& Cripple, 20th 12 m.. 1719. 

39. Rough Draft Clem. Plumsted Swamp with some Field 

works. 

40. Rough Draft swamp and cripple, endorsed Clem. Plum- 

sted, George Fitzwater. 

41. Return 20 acres swamp or Cripple, 16th Oct'r, 1718. 

42. Field works swamp on Hollanders' Creek. (Not to be 

found.) 

43. Several drafts Lands in Springetsbury manor of Clem. 

Plumsted and others. 
44.' Rough Draft Bushhill and parts adjacent. 
13-3- 3d Ser. 



194 OLD RIGHTS. 

45. Field works, swamp or cripple, sold by Abei Noble to 

Plumsted and Fitzwater. 

46. Draft Andrew Hamilton's land on Tacony Creek. 

47. Field works of some meadow ground. 

48. Field works, Plumsted's Meadow. 

49. Warrant to Plumsted and others for small strip land in 

Springetsbury Manor, 30th Sept., 1713. 

50. Clement Plumsted's return 150 A. Bradford Township, 

Bucks C'ty. 

Note. — There are amongst Mr. Hamilton's papers 3 
papers not numbered but signed on the back by 
W. B. 



RICHARD HILL. 



1. Draft 201 A. % from Jonathan Dickenson to Richard 

Hill, 1st Dec'r. 1718. 

2. Remarks of Benjamin Eastburn concerning a lot. 

3. Warrant res. on 442 A.. 20th Oct'r, 1712. 

4. Warrant Lot and Liberty Land, 20th Oct'r, 1712. 

5. Ret. City lot, 3rd 5 m., 1714. 

6. Jacob Taylor's order to David Powell to lay out 3 City 

lots. 

7. A ret. 12 City lots in One piece &, a part of a lot for 

Richard Hill, ret'd, 10th 12 m., 1718. 

8. AVarrant 40 acres Liberty Land, with draft thereof thereto 

annexed, 13th Sept'r, 1708. 

9. Warrant for vacant city lot, 29th 5 m., 1706. 

10. Warrant for vacant City lot to Evan Owen, 10th Sept., 

1719. 

11. Warrant Liberty Land & City lot, 1st Dec'r, 1705. 

12. Ret. City lot, 20th Oct'r, 1712. 

13. Warrant City lot, 26th 2 m., 1716. 

14. Warrant to Evan Owens for Lots & Liberty Land, 9th 

8 m., 1716. 

15. William Cloud, warrant City lot, 15th 7 ra., 1716. 

16. Warrant to William Cloud, City Lot and Liberty Land,. 

9th 6 m., 1716. 

17. Draft Sundry City lots belonging to Richard Hill. 



OLD RIGHTS. 

Field M'orks of a piece of Swamp 
A return of 10 lots. 



2?" t?'' ''!!'' 1°' ^ '''''' ^'"'"^^ ^'•°""^' '''^ April, 1745. 
21. Return Sundry lots, 9th 12 m., 1716-17. 



LONDON COMPANY, 



3. 



1. Draft 3,600 acres on Schuylkill, Phil'a County 

2. Warrant 12,871 acres, 18th Oct'r, 17,16. 
Ret. 7,500 acres in the County of Bucks. 

4. Ret. 6,871 on Connestogoe Creek, formerly Ches'r now 

Lan'ter, 16th May, 1717. 

5. Warrant 3,000 acres Land, 20th January, 1737 

6. Return 1,360 acres, 17th 8 m., 1701. 

7. Ret. 5,000 A. in Manor Highlands, Bucks County on Dela- 

ware, 19th 6 m., 1709. 

8. Warrant to return into ye Surveyor's office part of a traci 

of 25,200 acres, Ches'r County, 18th Feb'y. 1736. 

9. Return 730 acres, 20th October, 1729. 

10. Ret. 5,000 acres, Bucks County, dale 12th 1 m., 17C0. This 

is vacated by consent of Thomas Fairman. 

11. Warrant City Lots and 30,000 acres. 17 August, 1699. 

12. Warrant 15,000 acres, 17th August, 1699. 

13. Draft 5,000 acres in the Manor of Highlands, 19th 6 m 

1701. 

14. 2 drafts Tracts, one of 5,000 A., the other of 24,425 acres. 

15. Returns made by Thomas Fairman. 

16. Ret. 600 A. on the West Side of Schuvlkill. 

17. Draught 17.244 A. in Chester County. 

18. Draught 600 A. on Branches of Connestogoe. 

19. 2 ret. on one paper, one of 5.000, the other of 16.500 acres. 

20. Ret. 3,700 acres. Surveyed 17th 8 m., 1701. 

21. Warrant 1,200 A. Land. 17th May. 1727. (Say 1737) 

22. Draft 2,000 A.. 14th 7ber, 1709. 

23. Ret. with draft annexed 1.420 A., resurveyed 27th Dec'r 

1718. 

24. Ret. 12.871 acres on the Branches of Connestogoe. 

25. Ret. 5,000 acres in Manor Gilberts, County Philadelphia. 

26. Ret. 3.700 acres County of Chester. 

27. Draft 4,440 acres. County of Philadelphia. 



196 OLD RIGHTS. 

28. Ret. 17,224 acres. 

29. Draft 334 A. in Roxborough Township. Piiil'a County. 

30. Draft 444 acres. 

31. Warrant 15,000 acres, 17th August, 1699. 

32. Ret. 730 acres, Phil' a County, now in the County Berks. 

33. Ret. 1,150 acres. Surveyed in May, 1758. (Say 1738.) 

34. Copy writing for laying out Sundry lots and tracts Land 

to the London Company. 

35. Draft London Company's Land in Limerick Township, 

Phila County, with some remarks by B. E. 

36. Draft 7,500 acres on Delaware in Bucks County. 

37. Warr't res. on London Coy's Land on Conestogoe & Mill 

Creek, Lanc'r Cou'ty, dated 6th Dec, 1759. 

38. London Company's Account. 

39. List of Land Surveyed to the London Company, dated 

20th May. 1721. 

40. Draft London Company's Lots near the City. 

41. Return London Company's lots. 

42. Rough draft London Company's Land, Phil'a County. 

43. Draft 5,000 acres in Gilbert's Manor. 

44. Draft 1,000 acres North side Schuylkill. 

45. Return League Island for the London Company in the 

River Delaware, Surveyed 22 August, 1709. 

46. A list of the London Company's Surveys. There is in 

this bundle 5 drafts or returns of Land in Newcastle 
to the London Company. 
37. In the Bundle of the London Company's Papers there is a 
bundle of papers, indorsed Jacob Cooper's Papers, and 
a return of Survey for Land in Lampeter Township, 
Lancaster C'ty; and four papers not numbered. 



FREE SOCIETY OF TRADERS. 



1. A draft of the lots of the Society of Free Traders. 

2. A draft of City lots belonging to the Society of Free 

Traders. 

3. Draft of lots belonging to the Society of Free Traders. 

4. Return 300 acres to Thos. Shute. 2nd Dec'r, 1725. 

5. Ret. 400 A. for Jno. Jones, 7th June. 1724. in County of 

Philadelphia. 



OLD RIGHTS. W< 

G. Warr't from Trustees, Chas. Read & others, to take up 

400 A.. 4th Ap'l, 1724. 
7. "Warrant to lay out 5,000 A. in Bucks County, 17th 9 m., 

1684. 
S. Warrant 500 acres from Trustees, Chas. Read &. others, 

to Thos. Shute, 25th Mar., 1721. 
9. Warrant 100 A. from Chas. Read & others to Jno. Warder. 

15th Mar., 1724-5. 

10. Warrant 20,000 acres, dated 18th 9 m., 1684. 

11. Draft 7,090 acres. 

12. Draft Society's Land in Bucks. 

13. Rough draft Societj-'s Land in Bucks. 

14. Draft CIO acres. 

15. Ret. 400 acres, Surveyed 2nd April, 1725. 

16. Ret. 200 acres, 19th lOber, 1727. 

17. An order to the Surveyor General of Robert Jones to 

lay out to Wm. Murray 200 A. on the Society Right, 
20th 8 m., 1726. 

18. Ret. SOO acres for Jno. Jones, 6th June, 1724. 

19. Ret. 569 acres. Surveyed April, 1724. 

20. Warr't from Trustees, Evan Owen & others, for 300 A. 

to Robert Jones, 18th Nov'r, 1724. 

21. Ret. 230 acres to James Steel, 26th 7 m., 1725. 

22. Ret. for Wm. Branson of 100 A., 25th May, 1725. 

23. Warrant from Trustees, Chas. Read & others, to J. Steel 

for 1.000 acres, 25th Mar., 1724. 

24. Draft 350 acres to J. Steel, 2nd Nov'r, 1724. 

25. Warr't for taking up for the Society 9,600 acres, 1st 4 m.. 

1688. 

26. Field works. 

27. Jacob Taylor's account against the Societj'. 

28. Warrant to take up Society's City lots, 25th 5 m., 1684. 

29. Warrant for 10,000 acres, 25th 11 m., 1682. 

30. Warrant from Trustees, Chas. Read & others, for 400 A. 

to John Taylor, 12th January, 1724. 

31. Warrant from Trustees, Chas. Read & others for 100 acres 

to Ma'w Hughs, 2nd 5 mo., 1724. 

32. Ret. 400 acres to Thomas Shute. 30th April, 1724. 

33. Draft City lot to Joseph Antrobus. 

34. Warrant for 200 A., 22nd 7 m.. 1686. 

35. Acc'ts. Warr'ts and ret's for the Society. 

36. Draft Tract 7.000 A. in Chester County. 

37. Draft Society's Front lots. 

38. Wari't from Trustees, Chas. Read & others to Wm. 

Branson for 200 acres, 15th Feb'V, 1724-5. 



V.^S 



OLD RIGHTS. 

39. Ret. 206 acres for Thos. Shute, 4th August, 1724 

40. An account of the Societys warrants, ret's &c' 

41. Ret. 230 acres for George Fitzwater, 28th May 17>3 

42. Ret. 216 acres for Thos. Shute, June 17'>5 • 

43. 2 drafts on one paper, Thos. Fitzwater, 800 acres, the other 
44 Jn J" ^^°S^«r"^ & George Fitzwater for 700 acres 

44. William Branson, ret. 100 acres, 27th July 1725 

45. Warrant from Trustees. Chas. Read & others to Jno 

Jones for 600 acres, 4th April 1724 

4?' wt/rtT'''' I'^ ^'"'' ''''•' ^""'^ ^^^^t is useless. 

47. Warrant from Trustees, Chas. Read & others to Thomas 

Fitzwater for 300 acres, 15th Feb'y 1724-5 

48. An order from Francis Rawle to Jaiob Taylor for laying 

49 J"' jr '"°- '"^" ^« ^-^« «-- society Right. ' 

49. Ret. 100 acres to Jno. Swift, 13th 7ber 1728 

50. Ret. 100 acres to Jno. Swift, 12th April 1730 
ol. Ret. 100 acres to Jno. Swift, 13 7ber, 1728 

52. Ret. 200 acres to Jno. Swift, 13 7ber 1728 

53. Warrant to Francis Rawle from Tnistees, Charles Read 

& others for 400 acres, 15th Feb'y, 1724-5 

54. Return to Jno. Swift of 100 acres, 13th 7ber IT^s 

Note.-Numbers 9, 33 and 37 are missrng. No 9 
Warr.ant and Survey found in Patented files and 
restored to it place. Survey filed in warrant 



WILLIAM ALLEN. 



'■ ^TJJ r'.'"''' '"""^ ''^- ^^""' ^^°^- P««^ ^^1 Rieh'd 

Lted'^fr''/' ''''"'^^' ''"^°' ^"'■' ''' 5.000 acres, 
dated at London, 18th May US') 

'■ ""ThorPenn"' '^'"' '"'" by'wimam Allen in Right of 

4. Draft W7 acres, Survey'd 23rd 8 m., 1730, in right of Wm. 

'■ "^Dreher.' ''''' " '''^'"' "' '^°^- ^^^"' ^^^^ '' '^^ 
6. Ret. 81 acres in right of Wm. Penn. 



OLD RIGHTS. I99 

"7. Draft of an island contain'g 471/2 acres in right of Wm. 
Penn, sold to Bernardus Swarthoot. 

8. Ret. 213 acres, Survey 'd in the year 1735, sold to Uriah 

Best. 

9. Ret. 500 acres on the West branch of Delaware, in right 

of Wm. Penn, 14th 7 m., 1733. 

10. Ret. 943^ acres, in right of Wm. Penn, in Oley. 

11. Ret. 94% acres sold to Sam'l McCall, Jr., in right of 

Wm. Penn. 

12. Computation of Land sold in right of Wm. Penn. 

13. Draft 160 acres & also the lower Minisink island; also a 

draft of 31 acres in right of Wm. Penn. 

14. Draft 100 acres in right of Wm. Penn, sold to Henry Shoe- 

maker. 

15. Ret. 1,345 acres on Hockyondocky Creek forks, forks 

Delaware, in right of Thomas Penn. 

16. Ret. 55 acres & 30 perches in right of Thos. Penn, sold to 

James Horner. 

17. Draft Letitia Aubrey's Manor. 

IS. Draft 290 acres upon Tacony, County Bucks, in right of 
Wm. Penn. 

19. Draft 1,002 acres in Delaware forks, in right of Wm. Penn. 

20. Ret. 20 acres on Tacony, right of Wm. Penn, 6th 9 m 

1733. 

21. Warr't to Wm. Penn for 10,000 acres, 6th Nov'r, 1727. 

22. 2 drafts, one for 265 acres, the other for 63 acres, 30th 

8 m., 1730, in right of Wm. Penn. 

23. Draft 383 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, Survey 'd 2nd April, 

1730, sold to Good & Daws. 

24. Ret. 1,000 acres, part in Pbil'a & part in Bucks, sold to 

T. Mayberry. 

25. Draft 10 acres in the forks of Delaware. 

26. Ret. 20 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, sold to Dan'l Broad- 

head. 

27. Ret. 359 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, near Oley, 20th 

Oct'r, 1730. 
2S. Ret. 359 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, near Oley, 20th 
Oct'r, 1730. 

29. Ret. 140 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, near Pehaqualy, 

20th Oct'r, 1730. 

30. Ret. res., 153 acres, 20th Oct'r, 1747. 

31. Draft of 100 acres near Durham, Bucks County, in right 

of Wm. Penn, 20th (?) 1732-3. 

32. Ret. 500 acres, County of Phil'a, in right of Wm. Penn, 

24 July, 1730. 



200 OLD RIGHTS. 

33. Draft 53 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, 22nd May", 1732. 

34. Draft island in Delaware, 126 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, 

sold to Nic. Depugh. 

35. Draft 70 acres on Delaware, sold to Jeremiah Best, in 

right of Wm. Penn. 

36. Draft 107 acres on Delaware, in right of Wm. Penn. 

37. Draft island in Delaware, 207 acres, in right of Wm. 

Penn, sold to Nicholas Depugh. 

38. Draft 1,417 acres, in the forks of the Delaware, in right 

of Wm. Penn. 

39. Ret. 33 acres, in right of Wm. Penn, sold to Joseph. 

Wheeler. 

40. Ret. 137 acres on Delaware, in right of Wm. Penn. 

41. Ret. 67 acres on Delaware, in right of Wm. Penn, sold to 

Hen. Schoonmaker. 

42. List of Lands ret. for Wm. Allen, in right of Wm. Penn. 

43. Ret. 125 acres, part of 1,345 acres. 

44. Ret. 86 acres, sold to C'r Denmark, in right of Wm. Penn. 

45. Ret. 205 acres, in right of Wm. Penn. 

46. Draft 112 acres, with an island Cont'g 31 acres, sold to 

J. Smith. 

47. Draft 51 acres, sold to Solomon Jennings, in right of 

Wm. Penn. 

48. Draft 76 acres, in right of Wm. Penn. 

49. Warr't to Jno. Simpson, Lots & Liberty Land, 31 Dec'r, 

1733, sold to David George. . 

50. Warr't for 4,920 acres, in right of Anii Sharlot Lowther 

to Joseph Turner, 31st Dec'r, 1733. 

51. Ret. 1,423 acres, in right of Springet Penn. 

52. Ret. 6,653 acres in C'ty of Bucks, April, 1730. 

53. Joseph Turner, ret. 765 acres, with an island Cont'g 

47 acres in the West Branch, sold to Wm. Allen, in 
right of T. P. 

54. Ret. 744 acres, in right of Thos. Penn. There has been 

an addition made to this, so that the Tract Contains 
812 acres. 

55. Warr't 500 acres, 3rd May, 1745. 

56. Warr't 500 acres, in right of Geo. Palmer. 

57. Wm. Allen, Warr't for 50 acres for Nath'l Irish, 5th 

Dec'r, 1748. 

58. Wm. Allen's Warr't for 3,000 acres on the lottery scheme. 

59. Warr't 500 acres to Geo. McCall on the lottery scheme, 

24th Feb'y, 1736. 

60. Patrick Graham's warr't 1,000 acres on the lottery scheme^ 

24th Feb'y, 1736. 



OLD RIGHTS. 231 

Gl. Casper Wistar, 1.500 acres, warr't on the lottery scheme, 
24th Feb'y, 1736. 

62. John George's warr't 1,00U acres on the lottery scheme, 

24th Feb'y, 1736. 

63. James Hamilton, Esq., 1,000 acres on the lottery scheme, 

24th Feb'y, 1736. 

64. Ret. 106 acres in Bucks County, sold to Sam'l Hough, in 

right of Herbert Springet, 4th 8ber, 1730. 

65. Ret. 150 acres in right of Herbert Springet, 27th Tber, 

1736. 

66. Draft 159 acres in right of Herbert Springet, in Bucks, 

17th 7ber, 1730. 

67. Ret. 110 acres in right of Herbert Springet, sold to Benj. 

Charlesworth, 7th Oct'r, 1730. 

68. Ret. 110 acres in right of Herbert Springet, sold to 

Dan'l Watkins. 

69. Ret. 100 acres in right of Herbert Springet, on Pequea 

Creek, in Lanc'r County, 10th Ap'l, 1735. 

70. Warr't 50 acres, Bucks County, 5th Dec'r, 1748. 

71. Warr't 500 acres in right of Thos. Scott, 22nd Sept'r, 1748. 

72. Copy ret. 100 acres on Piquea Creek. 

73. Draft 132 acres in Richland Township, Bucks C'ty, sold 

to Geo. Phillips in right of Herbert Springet. 

74. Draft lOG acres in right of Herbert Springet, in Bucks 

C'ty, 30th Oct'r, 1730. 

75. Ret. 100 acres in right of Herbert Springet, near Tacony, 

in Bucks County, 5th 9 m., 1730. 

76. Ret. 108 acres in right of Herbert Springet, in ye great 

Swamp, in Bucks County, 8th 8 m., 1730. 

77. Ret. 274 acres, in part of 5,000 acres, in right of Wm. and 

Marg't Lowther, 24th Nov'r, 1736. 

78. Ret. 250 acres in right of John & Ann Sharlot Lowther, 

2nd Ap'l, 1733. 

79. Ret. 200 acres in right of Wm. & Marg't Lowther, 2nd 

Oct'r, 1736. 

80. Ret. 200 acres in right of Wm. & Marg't Lowther, 26th 

Oct'r, 1736. 

81. Ret. 450 acres in right of Wm. & Marg't Lowther. 9th 

June, 1735. 
S2. Draft of 50 acres in right of John & Ann Sharlot Lowther, 
sold to Adam McHirley. 

83. Warr't for 500 acres in right of Herbert Springet, 10th 

Sept., 1730. 

84. Ret. 1.800 acres in right of Wm. & Marg't Lowther, 7th 

June, 1735. 



~"- OLD RIGHTS. 

89. Wm. Lowthers Manor ot Bilton, uraft now Wm. Allen's 
Oonfg 2.850 acres. ■ 

''■ "^loTh'seV^im '•''' ''"' '" ^^^'^ '' ^^^'^^^^ ^P^^"^^^- 

91. Warr't for 's.OOO acres in right of Thos. Penn to Joseoh 

Turner, 18th May, 1732 ^ 

92. Warr't for Lots & Liberty Land in right of Jno. & Ann 

Sharlot LoM'ther to Jos. Turner, 31st Dec'r, 1733 
9o. Warr't for Lots & Liberty Land, in right of Herbert 
Spnnget, 10th April. 1730 -neroert 

''■ ''37s?D:ri733'.^^^' ^^ '''''' '' ^™- ^ ^^'^ ^-ther. 
95. Wm. Allen, a warrant for 5,000 acres, in right of Letitia 

Aubrey, 26th April, 1740. 
S6. Wm. Allen's warrant 3,000 acres on the Lottery Scheme to 

make ret. of land Surv'd by a former warrani, 4th Feb'y, 

''■ "^f'oT the t"h' '° Z""- ^"'" "" °''^^^ '''' ^ ''' °^ ^ouna 
or the Library Company of Phil'a, 10th Jan'v 1737 
[Survey filed with warrant] 

98. Warrant to Joseph Turner for 500 acres, in right of John 

Kirton, 8th Dec'r, 1738. 

99. Joseph Turner's warrant lot and Liberty Land, in right of 

John Kirton. 8th Dec'r 1738 
100. Warrant^.0 w..^Anen 500 ae^e. m rl.M o, Wnr. Olar., 

103. Sundry Field works stitched. 

104. Field works. 

105. Ret. 616 acres %. on Sundry Rights 

106. Draft 616 acres in right of Thos. Scott 

"'■ ""tJlrX^^: '-"^ ''-' '^'-- -»-"e '"ere to 



OLD RIGHTS. 203 

108. Ret. 117 acres in right of John & Ann Sharlot Lowther 

14th 7ber, 1734, sold to David Potts. 

109. Draft 100 acres in right of Lawrence Growdon. about 3 

miles above Durham. 

110. Warrant to Lawrence Growdon for 424 acres. 24th Nov'r 

1727, sold to Hen. Antis. 

111. Ret. 4S0 acres in Bucks County, in right of Wm Clark 

11th Dec'r, 1730. 

112. Ret. 480 above Warminster, in Bucks County, nth lOber, 

1730. This seems to be the same land with the above 
mentioned. 

113. Draft 186 acres, Surv-d to Fred'k Baker. 

314. Warr't to lay out 10,000 acres to Springet Penn from 
Isaac Norris, Samuel Preston and James Logan, Sur- 
viving Trustees of the last will & Testament of the 
late Proprietary, Wm. Penn, dec'd, 5th Mar., 1729-30. 

n5. Ret. 364 acres to Geo. Fitzwater in right of Springet 
Penn, Surveyed 1st April, 1730. 

116. Ret. 67 acres in right of Springet Penn, 18th 1733. 

117. Ret. 2 islands in the River Delaware, now Robert Gregg. 

118. Draft 336 acres. Mar. 25th 1741. sold to John Lefevre. 

119. Ret. of an island in the West Branch, Cont'g 85 acres 

13th June, 1739. 

120. Ret. 283 acres, part of 800 acres in right of Geo. Palmer, 

sold to Adrian Allen. Surveyed 25th Oct'r, 1736. 

121. Draft 250 acres to Peter Turnwall, who sold to Fred'k 

Baker, in Right of Wm. Penn, the grandson, but 150 
acres sold to Baker. 

122. Ret. 5,000 acres in Right of Letitia Aubrev, 4th June 

1735. 

123. Ret. 242 acres in Southampton Township, Bucks, 9th 

April. 1740. 

124. Ret. 4501/. acres in the Forks of Delaware, in Right of 

Thos. Scott 

125. Draft 121 acres, sold to Phillip Kissinger. 

126. Ret. 772 acres, in right of Springet Penn. 8th June, 1730. 

127. Ret. 541 acres, 500 thereof in Right of T. Scott and 41 

acres in right of Herbert Springet, 20th Oct'r, 1748. 

128. Ret 200 acres on the West branch near Wm. Allen's 

other Land, 7th June, 1739. 

129. Ret. 50 acres for the Heirs of Nathaniel Irish, Feb y. 1748. 

130. Ret 550 acres on the West Branch in Rt of Wm. and 

Marg't Lowther, 10th June, 1735. 
331. Draft of 100 acres in the Forks of Delaware. 



204 OLD RIGHTS. 

132. 2 drafts on one piece of Paper, one for 5i/^ acres, the 

other for 46 acres, near Nicholas Depue, Feb'y, 1748. 

133. Ret. 103 acres, sold to Philip Kissinger. 

134. Ret. res. 375 acres, sold in right of Wm. Penn. 

135. Ret. res. of the above Tract, made by Edward Scull. 

136. Ret. 368 acres in the forks of Delaware. 

137. Ret. 202% acres, sold to Richard Spencer, in right of 

Herbert Springet, Surveyed 30th April, 1731. 
133. Draft 212 acres in the great swamp, sold to Philips and 
Handrocke, in right of Herbert Springet. 

139. Ret. 200 acres on the West Branch in right of Thomas 

Penn, 5th 8 m., 1733. 

140. Two tracts on one piece of Paper, Cont'g 422 acres, 6th 

9 m., 1730, in right of Springet Penn. 

141. Account of Land sold in right of Jno. & Ann Sharlot 

Lowther. 

142. An account of Mr. Allen's purchases and lands laid out. 

143. An order from Nicholas Scull to Wm. Parsons to lay out 

100 acres to Wm. Allen. 

144. Draft of Sundry lands Belonging to Wm. Allen in ye 

forks. 

145. Draft 178 acres, 14th 8 m., 1735. 

146. Ret. 125 acres in Phil'a County, sold to Jno. Collins, 27th 

Oct'r. 1730. 

147. Draft 2,794 acres in Lanc'r County, 20th Oct'r, 1730. 

148. Ret. 1.343 acres near Oley, Surveyed 15th Oct'r, 1730. 

149. Ret. 1,760 acres, 11th June, 1730.. 

150. Draft 908^^ acres in Lanc'r County, in right of Thos. 

Penn, Esq. 

151. Draft 100 acres in Bethel Township, Lanc'r County, sold 

to Michael France in right of Thos. Penn. 

152. Ret. 268% acres, sold to Daniel Shavey in right of Thos 

Penn. 

153. Draft 150 acres, sold to Mich'l Albright in right of Thos 

Penn. 

154. Draft 109 acres in Bethel Township, Lanc'r County, in 

right of Thos. Penn, 6th May, 1747. 

155. Draft 300 acres, sold to Peter Glubbin, right of Thos. 

Penn, 8th Ap'l, 1734. 

156. Draft 431 acres at Minisinks. 

157. Draft 311 acres in Bucks near the Minisinks Island, in 

right of Wm. Penn. [Note. — The draft 157 contains but 
293 acres as corrected by ye then Surveyor General.] 

158. Draft 272 acres, sold to John Vancamp, in right of Wm. 

Penn. 



OLD RIGHTS. 205 

159. Ret. 213 acres on Delaware with Island of 4 acres, in right 

of Wm. Penn. 

160. Ret. 300 acres on Delaware with Island of 4 acres, in right 

of Wm. Penn. 

161. Ret. 307 acres in Right of Thos. Penn, 8th 8 m., 1733. 

162. Order from Wm. Allen to Nich's Scull to lay out to 

Captain John a small piece of land, 27th Jan'y. 1742. 

163. Draft 373 acres on the Lottery scheme. 30th Oci'r. 1737. 

164. Draft 50 acres sold to . 

165. Ret. of 147 acres, surveyed in 1730 in right of Wm. Penn. 
-166. Draft 300 for Peter Grubb in right of Thos. Penn. 

167. Draft 250 acres in the great swamp, in right of Thomas 

Penn, 9th 9ber, 1736, sold to J's Wilkins. 

168. Letter from Benjamin Eastburn to Nich. Scull, dated 16th 

Sber, 1738. 

169. Letter from Benjamin Eastburn to Nich. Scull, dated 

16th Sber, 1738. 

170. A Ticket from the Secretary to Wm. Parsons to lay out 

to David George 67 acres 137 perches, 19th Feb'y, 1745. 

171. Draft of Sundry Tracts in Bucks belonging to Wm. Allen. 

172. Ret. 250 acres in right of Thos. Penn. 

173. Ret. (a copy) of 1,417 acres in right of Wm. Penn. 

174. Ret. 156 acres in right of Thos. Penn, 7th 9 m.. 1733, sold 

to Rich'd Cox. 

175. List several Tracts of Land, Survey'd in right of Thos. 

Penn. 

176. Account of Land survey'd to Jno. Simpson in right of 

Wm. and Marg't Lowther by warrant dated 21st lOber, 
1733. 
Note.— There are amongst Mr. Allen's papers 6 papers 
not numbered. 



Additions to Wm. Allen's papers found in revising the 
patented files, 1825: 

Philip Houts, 247% acres, on Thos. Penn's warrant, No. 1. 

Survey now filed in warrant. 
Library lot in Philadelphia. See warrant No. 97. 
City lot. Schuylkill 2nd Street. See warrant No. 101. 
Two City lots. Market Street. See warrant No. 93. 
Nicholas Albert, 150 acres 9 perches (Resur.). Thos. 
Penn's w't. No. 1, now filed in Warrant. 



OLD RIGHTS. 

Henry Houtz, 165 acres 137 p.-(Resur.) Thos. Penn's W't 

No. 1, now -filed in Warr't 
Mich'l Hoffiman, 52 a. 86 p.-(Resur.) Thos. Penn's Wt 

No. 1, now filed in Warr't 
Melchoir Ditsler, 29 a.-(Resur.) Thos. Penn's W't No 1 

now filed in Warr't. ' 

Daniel Mattorn, 94 a. 109 p.-(Resur.) Thos. Penn's Wt 

No. 1, now filed in Warr't. 



DAVID LLOYD. 



1. Ret. 1 000 acres of Land, Chester County, 6th Ap'l 1712 

2. Warr't 666 acres, 8th of 4 m., 1703 

3. Warr't res. 2,200 acres, 5th 4 m 1702 

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5. Warr't for 80 acres to Geo. Palmer, 26th 11 ra., 1702 

6. Warr for 420 acres to John Palmer, 26th 11 m.. 1702-3 

loTlm ^'"- "-'''''' ^'''''' ''' '•''' -- ^3th 

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9. Warr't res. on the tracts to Jno. Palmer. 27th 1 m., 1701 
N":ri7l1/'"- "-''''' "^^^^^^ ^- ''' --«. 28t, 
11. Executors of Tkos. Lloyd, warrant for 600 acres, 4th 8 m., 

''■ '^9'ber! 1683'''"- '^'''' '"' ''' ^^"^ ''''''' ^-'^- 2rd 
13. An order from Thomas Holme, surveyor Gen'l, to survey 

14 Ret 7,r- ': ''' "'"^ '^'^^^^ ^^^^' '^^ '^^^' 1683. ' 
1703 '' Executors of Thos. Lloyd. 30th 6 m., 

15. Two drafts on one piece of paper for Executors of Thos 
Ll°yd, one for 189 acres, the other for 140 acres. 

i(^. Draft a tract, part of this lost. . 

17. Ret. for the Executors of Thos. 

Lloyd of 2,2363^ acres, 3rd I ^^^^^ °^ ^^^ ^^^^ paper. 
2 m., 1702. ' I 



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18. Warr't to Executors of Thos. Lloyd for 1.000 acres 26th 

9 m., 1701. 

19. Warr't to Thos. Lloyd & Comp. for 100 acres overp 23rd 

2 m., 1692. 

20. Ret. 55 acres on ye Society right, 25th 9ber, 1730. 

21. Ret. 70 acres on ye Society right to David Llovd. 8th 

June, 1725. 

22. Draft of 650 acres to David Lloyd, 3rd Ap'L, 1712. 

23. Ret. 95 acres, 20th Oct'r, 1712, in right of John Palmer. 

24. Caveat byTDavid Lloyd, 9th 4 m., 1690. 

25. Ret. of 656 acres. 

26. Rough draft of 100 acres. 

27. Ret. 700 acres, 28th Oct'r, 1709. 

28. Ret. 50 acres, 25th 9 m., 1731, in Right of Sprogel. 

29. Rough Draft of 1.000 acres, recommended to ye Com- 

missioners for their approbation. 

30. Francis Cook, warr't for 1,000 acres in right of James 

Claypoole, 11th 12 m., 1711. 

31. Warr't to Thos. Llyod for 100 acres, Jth 6 m., 1684. 

32. Ret. 666 acres, 13th 7 m., 1703. 

33. Ret. 400 acres, not dated nor signed. 

34. Ret. 875 acres, 25th April, 1724. 

35. David Lloyd's petition to the Comm'rs, 3rd 12 m., 1693-4. 

36. Executors of Thos. Lloyd, draft 656 acres. 

37. David Lloyd, draft 1,600 acres, 6th April, 1712. 

38. Warr't to John Henry Sproegel for 1,000 acres, 20th 11 

m., 1708. 

39. Two ret's tacked together, one for 1,000 acres, survey 'd 

20th 11 m., 1702, the other for 6G6 acres, surv'd the 24th 
of 6 m., 1703. 

40. Two drafts, on one piece paper, one Cont'g 1,000 acres, 

20th 11 m., 1702, the other 666% acres, 24th 6 m., 1703. 

41. Letter from Grace Lloyd to Jacob Taylor. 7th 8 m., 1731. 

42. Copy of warr't to David Lloyd, executor of Thos. Lloyd,. 

qu'ty 329 acres, 22nd Nov'r, 1717. 

Note. — In Mr. Lloyd's papers there's one not num- 
bered. 



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THOMAS SHUTE. 



1. Two drafts on one piece of paper, for 40 acres & 89 perches 

each. 

2. Warr't to John Harper for 5 acres Lib'ty Land, 29th 7ber. 

3. Warr't to John Cockshaw for Lib'ty Land, 2nd 9ber, 1727. 

4. Warr't to John Callow for 5 acres Lib'ty Land, 10th 4 

m.. 1725. 

5. Warr't to Thos. Shute for S acres Lib'ty Land, 27th 11 

m., 1726. 

6. Warr't to Thos. Shute for 24 acres Lib'ty Land, 15th 3 

m., 171S. 

7. Warr't to Thos. Shute for 12 acres Lib'ty Land, 10th 

3 m., 1718. 

8. An account of Liberty Land survey'd to Thos. Shute. 

9. Draft of 160 acres Liberty Land, survey'd to Thos. Shute, 

1st Ap'l, 1720. 

10. Warr't to Thos. Shute for 150 acres, 30th 1 m., 1720. 

11. Ret. into the surveyor's office 160 acres, 30th April, 1720. 

12. Ret. 143 acres Liberty Land to Thos. Shute, Survey'd 

July, 1718. 

13. Ret. 44 acres for Thos. Shute into ye Surveyor's office, 

28th Jan'y, 1717-18. 

14. Four pieces Liberty Land on one paper, one of 80 acres, 

another 40 acres & 39 perches & another of 12 acres & 
36 perches, Another of 6 acres & 48 perches; ye 1st 
Surv'd 31st Ocfr, 1733, ye 2nd 5th Mar., 1703-4, ye 3rd 
ye 5th Mar., 1703-4, & ye 4th ye 4th Ap'l, 1734. 

15. Warr't for half a square ground to T. Shute within the 

City for the term of 21 years on rent, the 1st 1 m., 
1719-20. 

16. Description of a tract of land in Amity Township, Phil'a 

C'ty. 

17. Rough draft 52 acres & 32% acres within the Liberties, 

Survey'd 15th 9 m., 1717. 



Sundry papers concerning a dispute between Thomas Shute, 
Mouns Justis, Jno. Callow, and Thomas Hood, about Land 
within the Northern Liberties, called Swanson's Land. 

1. Draft 200 acres, part of A. Swanson's Tract to Jno. Hood. 

2. Ret. 200 acres, part of A. Swanson's Tract to Jno. Hood. 



OLD RIGHTS. 209 

3. Warr't to Swan, Walty and Andrew Swanson for 200 

acres each, 3rd 6 m., 1683. 

4. Mapp land of Swan Swanson and his 2 Brothers, 600 acres 

near the falls of Schuylkill, 13th May, 1684. 

5. Warr't res. of Swanson's Tract, in possession of Jno. 

Hood, John Callow & Mouns Justason, 4th 3 m., 1702. 

6. Copy ret. 300 acres for Jno. Mifflin, 23rd 3 m., 1681. 

7. Draft Land Thomas Hood. John Kirby and Mouns Justi== 

21st 6 m., 1701. 
S. Warr't for 3 City lots to Katherine, Ann, and Lydia 

Swanson, 6th 8 m., 1701. 
9. Draft 3 City lots to Katherine, Ann and Lydia Swanson 

10th 1 m., 1704. 

10. Warr't to survey to Katherine, Ann, and Lydia Swanson 

as much meadow and cripple as is necessary for their 
plantation, 6th 8ber, 1701. 

11. Draft 200 acres of Mouns Justis and Ch'r Swanson. 

12. Warrant to divide between the Brothers the Swanson's 

tract, 1st Feb'y, 1693. 

13. Draft Mouns Justis Land, Cont'g 21.5 acres. 

14. Draft Mouns Justis land, with a triangular piece annexed, 

under which is a Cert, of the Coroner of the County of 
Phil'a, Part of the Coroner's Cert, seems to be wanting. 

15. Rough draft Gunner Swanson, Jno. Callow and Jno. 

Hood's Land, being the Swanson's Tract. 

16. Rough draft of the Swanson's tract, 21st 6 m., 1701. 

17. James Logan's orders for trying the old lines of ye Lands 

of Mouns Justis, Jno. Callow and Thos. Hood, ve 2nd 

8ber, 1718. 
IS. Report of Jno. Walker, Coroner Jacob Taylor, Jno. Budd, 

Israel Pemberton, Thos. Trosse and Sam'l Robins, 

purs't to an order of Court to which is annexed a 

draft of Mouns Justis's land. There is also annexed 

the order of Court. 
19. Observ'ns of B. E. Concerning the Land in dispute 'twixt 

T. Shute, M. Justis and others. 

N. B. In the papers relative to dispute abo.U Lands, 
&c., are two papers not numbered. 



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210 OLD RIGHTS. 



CASPAR WISTAR. 



1. A Warrant for a City lot, dated 17th July, 1735. 

2. A Warrant for 2 small parcels of Land, 8th Jan'y, 1733. 

3. A Warrant res. 1.000 acres, 25th 6 m., 1733. 

4. A Warrant for 250 acres on 2 Tracts, 1st Feb'y, 1737. 

5. A Warrant 2,000 acres, 30th 11 m., 1728-9. 

6. A Warrant 350 acres, 23rd April, 1730. 

7. A Warrant 1,650 acres, 23rd April. 1730. 

8. A Warrant 2 Tracts Cont'g 170 acres, 30th Dec'r, 1741. 

9. A Warrant 1,000 acres, 2nd Aug., 1738. 

10. A Warrant 500 acres, 13th Oct'r, 1738. 

11. A Warrant 1,000 acres, 10th 1 m.. 1732-3. 

12. A Warrant 651 acres, 1st May, 1738. 

13. Ret. 467 acres. Surveyed 3rd Aug., 1730. 

14. Ret. 483 acres, 14 Oct'r, 1730. 

15. Ret. 633 acres, 22 Feb'y, 1730-1. 

16. Ret. 388 acres. 22 Feb'y, 17.30 1. 

17. Ret. 100 acres, 10th Nov'r, 1737. 

18. Ret. 100 acres, 6th NoVr, 1736. 

19. Ret. 100 acres, 18 April, 1751. 

20. Ret. 21 acres, 15 April, 1751. 

21. Ret. 257 acres, 16th April, 1751. 

22. Ret. 58% acres, 3rd July, 1751. 

23. Rei. 587 acres, 11th Nov., 1741. 

24. Ret. 250 acres, 21st 8ber, 1737. 

25. Ret. 50 acres, 5th 8ber, 1737. 

26. Draft of Land called India Coppely. 

27. Ret. 450 acres, 29th Nov'r, 1726. 

28. Ret. 501/2 acres. 

29. Ret. 248 acres, 6th June, 1750. 

30. Ret. 6531/^ acres, 4th July, 1751. 

31. Draft Sundry Tracts. 

32. 2 drafts on one piece of paper, one 59 acres 77 perches,. 

ye other 43 acres 45 perches. 

33. Ret. 50 acres, 26th Oct'r, 1737. 

34. Ret. 50 acres, 26th Oct'r. 1737. 

35. Ret. 100 acres, 10th Nov'r, 1737. 

36. Ret. 150 acres, 4th Nov'r, 1737. 

37. Ret. 100 acres, 9th June, 1741. 

38. Ret. 70 acres, 5th August, 1741. 

39. Draft Land of Casper Wistar. 

40. Ret. 200 acres, 7th April, 1738. 



OLD RIGHTS. 211 

41. Ret. 467 acres, 3rd Avig.. 1730. 

42. Ret. 50 acres, 22nd Oct'r". 1737. 

43. Ret. 50 acres, 26th Octr, 1737. 

44. Ret. 50 acres, 23rd Oct'r. 1737. 

45. Ret. 125 acres, 23rd Oct'r, 1737. 

46. Ret. 50 acres, 24th Oct'r, 1737. 

47. Ret. 500 acres, 20th Aug., 173S. 

48. Ret. 84 acres 92 perches. 28th April, 1735. 

49. Ret. 100 acres, 29th Oct'r, 1737. 

50. Ret. 400 acres. 3rd April, 1784. 

51. Ret. 55 acres, 3rd April, 1734. 

52. Ret. 130 acres, 15th Nov'r, 1737. 

53. Ret. 1,073 acres, 3rd April, 1734. 

54. Ret. 500 acres, 28th April, 1733; in 2 parcels. 

55. Ret. 274 acres, 29th June, 1737. 

56. Ret. 651 acres, 7th Nov'r, 1736. 

57. Ret. 500 acres, 7th Nov'r, 1736. 

58. Ret. 150 acres, 7th Nov'r, 1736. 

59. Account Land surveyed to Casper Wistar on ye Lottery 

Scheme. 

60. Ret. 129 acres, 1st July, 1751. 

61. Do. res. 1,073 into the Surveyor's. 6th 7ber, 1734. 

62. Do. res. 1.073, reg'd, 30th Aug., 1733. 

63. Do. 150, Surv'd 6th 6 m., 1731. 

64. Rough draft lot in Germantown, 3 acres 136 perches. 

65. Ret. 157 acres 122 perches, Surv'd 13th July, 1738. 

66. Ret. Sundry surveys made for Casper Wistar. Cont'g in 

the whole 2,483 acres. This return not signed. 

67. Ret. 188 acres, 25th June, 1729. 

68. Account Lands Surveyed on the Lottery Scheme. 

69. Ret. 3871/2 acres, 22nd Feb'y, 1730-1. 

70. Ret. 483 acres, 14 Oct'r, 1730. 

71. Ret. 212 acres. 10th May, 1729. 

72. Ret. 263 acres, 25 June, . 

73. Ret. 188 acres, 27th June. 1729. 

74. Sundry drafts on one paper, sold to Sundry Persons by 

Casper Wistar. 

75. Draft 107 acres Vd, sold to Sebastian Timberman. 

76. Draft of a piece, sold to Sebastian Timberman. 

77. Draft 625 V2 acres. 

78. Draft of 184 acres. 226 acres and 100 acres in Oley. 

79. Ret. 330 acres. 26th June. 1729. 

80. Ret. 950 acres. 2nd May. 1729. 

81. Ret. 625 acres. 26th June. 1729. 

82. Ret. 633 acres. 22nd Feb'y, 1730-1. 



212 OLD RIGHTS. 

Additions to Casper Wistar's Papers: 

Conrad Reiff, 300 acres, on warrant No. 11. For Survey, 

See warrant. 
Casper Wistar, 379 acres, on the warrant No. 9. For 

Survey, See warrant. 



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PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



PHILADELPHIA COUNTY AND CITY 



Note.— The Proprietor wants a list of all the old warr'ts 
for the Count}' that lie in your office; I am making one now 
from the old warr't book that must go by Stedman, but as 
there appears to be a good deal of irregularity in the Entries 
be would have one made from the warr'ts th'-^mselves, viz: 

Dates To whom granted, County, 

No. of Acres. 

. Y'rs. 

J. GEORGES. 

Monday, 10 March, 1734. 



1. Thomas Callowhill. warr't, in right of Simdry 1st Pur- 

chases Lib. land & lots, dated 20th 2d m., 1706. 

2. Thomas Callowhill, Warr't in right of Edw'd Martindale, 

2,000 acres, 21st 2 m., 1707. 

3. Thomas Callowhill, Draft 3 Tracts on one paper in South- 

ampton, Bucks Cn'y, on w't the 20th 2 m., 1705. • • * 
15th 9 m.. 1706. 

4. Thomas Callowhill, Accomp't resurveying Lib. land. ♦ "^ 

No date. 

5. Thomas Callowhill, Accomp't surveying S.5mj acres. * • 

No date. 

6. Thomas Callowhill, Draft two city lots on warr't, 20th 2 

m., 1706. * * * 3rd 3 m., 1706. 

7. Thomas Callowhill, Draft city lot on warr't, 19th 1 m., 

1701. * * * 22nd 1 m., 1701. 

8. Thomas Callowhill. Return city lot on warr't of 28th 

4 m., 1702. * * * 15th 2 m., 1703. 

9. Thomas Callowhill, Warr't city lot & Lib. land. 13th 7 

m., 1686. 

10. Thomas Callowhill. Warr't city lot, 2nd 4 m., 1702. 

11. Thomas Callowhill, Warr't city lot, 20th 12 m., 1700-1. 

12. Thomas Callowhill, Warr't city lot & Lib. land, 10th 12 

m.. 1684. 



-218 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

13. Thomas Callowhill, Draft two tracts at Southampton, 

willed to Jno. Penn, Esq., & bj^ him sold to Stephen 
Watts, ret'd, &c., Jan'y, 1734. 

14. Thomas Callowhill, Draft two tracts on Neshamany 

Creek, B. C. Part ret'd, &c., 21st May, 1735, to Alex'r 
Blackenridge & the residue ret'd, &c., 4th Feb'y, 1735, 
to Reuben Allen, Surv'd 10th April, 17—. 

15. Late Thomas Callowhill, now John Penn, Draft Sundry 

City lots on warr't, 5th May, 17 — . 

Note. — This draft is not signed, but appears to be in 
the handwriting of Benjamin Eastburn, then Sur- 
veyor-Gen'l. 

16. Late Tho's Callowhill, now John Penn, Secretary Tilgh- 

man's order respect'g Callowhill's land on Brandywine, 
13th Nov'r, 1771. 
17'. Late Tho's Callowhill, now John Penn, Draft on north 
Branch Brandywine, 500 acres on Warr't, 21st 2 m., 
1707. 

18. John Penn, Esq., Draft front lot in right of T. Callowhill. 

19. John Penn, Esq., Division of ye front lot. 

20. John Penn, Esq., Division of ye front lot. 

21. John Penn, Esq., Ret. High Street lot in right of Tho's 

Callowhill, 26th 1 m., 1734. Warr't 15th 6 m. (?) 

22. Prop'rs order to issue a warr't to survey for their use 2 

lots on Front St. between Britton & Saltar, dated 4th 
Feb'y, 177-. 

23. Prop'rs order to lay out water lots at Reading on each 

side the River to accommodate the inhabitants (on 
their request), 1st Dec'r, 1767. 

24. John Penn, Esq., Warr't (lot) to resurvey it & the addition 

on Front St., 5th May, 1741. 

25. John Penn. Esq., Descript'n of several lots between High 

& Mulberry Sts. & 1st & 2nd Sts. 
•26. John Penn, Esq., Warr't (lot) in High Street in right of 
Tho's Callowhill, 15th Aug., 1733. 

27. Tho's Callowhill, Warr't several tracts in right of Sundry 

persons, 20th 2 month, 1705 — . 

28. Wm. Penn, Jun'r, Warr't 10,000 remainder due to him of 

50,000 A. granted to his mother in 1 or more tracts in 
any County or Counties of this province, 15th 7 m., 
1701. 

29. Wm. Penn, Esq., (nephew) Warr't lot on High Street 

app't to his Father's purchase of 5,000 acres, 15th 6 m., 
1733. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 211- 

SO. Wm. Penn. Warr't 10.000 in the County of Phila. "for a 
Manor for myself." 24th 2 m.. 1CS3. 

31. Wm. Penn, Jr., Warrant resurvey of that tract of land 

situated on Schuylkill commonly called his Manor, 
2nd 3 m., 1704. 

32. Wm. Penn, Jr., Warr't Lib. land app't to 10,000 acres 

purchase, 13th 7ber, 1683. 

33. Wm. Penn, Jr., Warr't for 10,000 acres in any part of the 

Province. &c., 13th Tber, 1683. 

34. Wm. Penn, Jr., Warr't resurvey of lands on the Sftuth 

Side Potquessink Creek on Delaware and ye overplus, 
&c., 29th 3 m., 1G84. 

35. Wm. Penn. Jr., Warrant 5,000 in the most Convenient 

place on Neshaminy Creek near ye Indian Town called 
Playwicken, 8th 7ber, 1683. 

36. Wm. Penn, Jr., 5,000 Joined to ye town next to Jjisper 

Farmer's land, lately taken up, one half on each side 
Schuylkill, 3rd 12 m., . 

37. Andrew Bankson & Co. Warr't 50 acres apiece adjac't to 

Wiccacoe & Moyamensing (Cripple), 26th Octr., 1701. 
Note. — The above is a copy. 

38. Wm. Penn, Proprietaries' Wari't for his Tenths. 1st 7ber, 

1700. 

39. Wm. Penn, Proprietaries' War't to examine proceedings 

on the general Warr't for Tenths. 25th Novr, 1748. 

40. Proprietaries' Warr't to make strict examination what 

has been done in pursuance of orders given to B. East- 
burn in 1739 & his successor. Wm. Parsons, in 1742, 25th 
NoVr, 1748. 

Note. — [No. 40 dated May, '67. Governor's order to 
the Surveyor General to prevent his deputy from 
Surveying a greater excess in Warr't, &c., than 10 
per cent. See Cumberland files. No. 40.1 

41. Proprietaries' Warr't to examine what has been done 

pursuant to instructions given in Dec'r. 1745. resp'tg 
lands within 7 miles from Widow Finneys in Alsace 
township, 25th Nov'r. 1748. 

42. Inhabitants of Dublin Township warr't to Survey a road, 

4th 3 m., 1702. 

43. Proprietaries' warr't lot on South Side of High St. be- 

tween Strawberry Alley & the Friends Meeting House, 
9th Mar., 1740. 

44. Prop'rs warr't 30,000 acres of vacant & concealed land 

where it may be found in the Province, 23rd. 8 m., 1701. 

45. Proprs warr't prohibiting resurveys of any lands, &c., 

without his special order therefor, 11th 8 m.. 1691. 



220 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

46. General warr't to resurvey Dublin Township, 23rd 12 m., 

1702. 

47. Governor's Proclamation about Skoolkill new Settling, 

9th 11 ni., 168—. 

48. Proprietaries' warr't for Tenths, &c., 31st Dec'r, 1735. 

On this warr't the foll'g tracts are returned into ye 
Surveyor's oflSce, viz: 2,990 acres, 9th March, 1750. — 
500 acres, 14th Jan'y, 1760, near Maiden Creek. — 6,500 
acres, called Indian Tract, 19th May, 1767, North'n 
' County, and 163 acres in Pextang Township, Lanc'r 
C'ty, 9th June, 1770. 

49. Proprietaries' warr't to inspect the returns on former 

warr'ts, 18th Jan'y, 1733. 

50. Pi'op'rs warrant for Tenths, 14th Nov'r, 1741. 

51. Prop'rs warrant to examine the proceedings on the warr't 

for Tenths, 14th Nov'r, 1741. 

52. Prop'rys warr't to resurvey overplus land the 11th of the 

3 m., 1767. 

53. Memorandum of lands reserved by Survey. * * * * 

No date. 

54. Prop'rtys use, warr't 62 acres overplus land belonging 

to the Swedes in Persyan lands, 24th 12 m., 169—. 

55. James Hamilton grant warr't 2 lots in the city of Phila., 

14th Dec, 1736. 

56. Jas. Hamilton, draft of said 2 lots between Dock & 2nd 

St. & 2nd & 3rd St., ret'd, &c., 26th lOber, 1736. 

57. A Gen'l warr't for resurvey'g Bank & Water lots in the 

city of Phila., 20th Feb'y, 1734. 

58. Conrad Weiser, order of Secretary Peters, to- lay out his 

land at Mahoning, 3rd 8ber, 1749. 

59. Wm. Parsons & Edw'd Scull, Surveyor Gen'ls order to 

them to view the land lately purchased of the Indians 
between the Branches of Schuylkill & Susquehanna 
& Survey the Tenth of it for Proprietarie use, 4th 8ber, 
1749. 

60. Prop'rs use, warr't lots on the Dock, Ret'd, &c., 27th. 

" * * 28th day Dec'r, 1757. * * * 24th Dec'r, 
1757 (for survey, see warrant). 

61. Prop'rs General warr't for tenths, 16th Dec'r, 1763, on 

which the following tracts are returned into the Sec'ys 
oflace, viz: 
1,035 acres, called Nottingham, 19th May, 1767. 

549 acres, Called Coventry, 20th May, 1767. 

804 acres, North'd County, 7th Jan'y, 1775. E, page 556. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 221 

«2. Proprietaries" warr't city lot on High Street, 27th Mav, 
1765. 

63. Proprietaries' draft of said lot, ret'd, &c., 10th June. 1765. 

64. Proprietaries' order to lay out Vine Street, 9th May, 1763. 

65. John Bartram, order to lay out his lots. 13th May, 1767. 

66. Governor's warr't for 10,000 acres for a Manor at Skool- 

kill, on Perkiomen Creek, on both sides said creek, 
18th 8 m., 1683. 

67. Fra. Rawle & Co'y, 5,000 acres in Schuylkill. 20th 3 

m., 1701. 

68. Governor's use, warr't, a tract on Schuylkill Joining to 

Warners, 13th Sept., 1700. 

69. Governor's warr't for to lay out a town on Schuylkill 

above Joseph Farmer's land, 3rd 12 m.. 1683. 

70. Prop'rs use, warrant for Tenths, 25th Nov'r. 1748, on 

which is ret'd into ye Secretary's office the foU'g tracts, 
viz: 

2,810 acres, 9th Aug., 1762. 

58V2 acres, an island in Susquehanna, called Jones's, 
ret'd 27th June, 1763. 

168 acres & 109 perches. 7th April, 1768. 

71. Proprietaries' use, warr't to resurvey the Manor of Gil- 

berts. 12th Feb'y. 1733. 

72. Prop'rs use, waiTant to survey a tract in Limerick. 6th 

Aug.. 1733. 

73. Prop'rys use. warrant to resurvey Proprietors' tract of 

500 acres in Limerick Township & to lay out 200 acres 
thereof to John Acker, 21st April, 17G1. 

74. Rich'd Penn, warr't 5,000 acres (for this. See Bucks 

County Papers). 

75. John Penn, warrant 9,840 acres in one or more Tracts in 

any County in the Province, 15th 7 m., 17—. 

76. John Penn, Esq., warr't lots in Lib. land in right of Edw'd 

& Isaac Martindale, original purchase, 12th July, 173 — . 

77. John Penn. Esq., warr't to resurvey Lib. land in right of 

Thomas Callowhill's purchase, 31st March, 174—, Ret'd 
into Secy's office 9th June, '62. 

78. Proprietors' use. warrant Survey all the Islands- in Sus- 

quehanna, Schuylkill & Delaware, on which appears 
to be ret'd a number of Islands & Sundry tracts of 
land, 13th Oct'r, 176—. 

79. Order of Council for laying out a road on 2nd Street to 

the Point of land opposite to Gloucester, 14th May. 
1734. 



222 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

80. Prop'rs use, warrant resurvey ye manor of Springetsbury, 

the Liberties & others in the County of Phila., 12th 
8 m., 1703. 

81. To lay out Streets thro' Prop'rs land north of Phila., 

18th 5 m., 1690. 

82. Prop'rs use, warr't 10,000 acres to accept the survey of 

that quantity of land near Oley, in the County of 
Phila., made by special order, called Ruscomb Manor, 
18th Dec'r, 1739. 

83. Wm. Penn, Copy of Warr't, 10,000 acres in any part of the 

Province, 16th Nov'r, 1727. 

84. Jacob Sawder, warr't lot north end of Phila., 19 Ap'l, 

1774. 

85. Philip Wern, warr't lot north end of Phila., 5th Nov'r, 

1776 

86. Peter Powell, warr't lot north end of Phila., 6th May, 

1774. 

87. Philip Wern, warr't lot north end of Phila., 5th Nov'r, 

1776. 

88. Prop'rs letter, an abstract of it about the town of Read- 

ing. No date. 

89. Prop'rs letter, an abstract to R. Peters about the town 

near Mrs. Finney's. 1st Mar.. 1741. 

90. Prop'rs letter, an abstract to Mr. Peters resp'tg titles ta 

Sundry lands. &c., Oct'r, 1743. 

90. Prop'rs letter, an abstract to Mr. Peters resp'tg lots, &c. 

No date. 

91. Lappawinsa's speech to the Prop'rs at Pennsberry, 9th 

May, 1735. 

92. Prop'rs draft of a small strip of ground near the Dock, 

Survey'd 9th July, 1745. 

93. Governor's draft of Pasture lot, leased to Robert Ellis. 

No date. 

94. C. Plumsted's draft of land on the Point Road. No 

date. 

95. Wm. Plumsted. Esq.. draft 8 acres 96 perches on the 

East side Schuylkill & north side Pine Street, on order 
of 5th May, 1750. 

96. Evan Evans' draft of ground on Schuylkill on rent. 

Surveyed 10th Ap'l. 1757. 

97. Peter Wentz. draft of a tract of land — imperfect. 

98. C. Marshel & Co., ret. of a survey 5.440, &c., acres ad- 

joining Jasper Farmer's land, 10th 7ber 1684. 

99. Tench Francis, draft Sundry City lots between 5th & 6tlj 

Sts., Spruce and Walnut. No date. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 22:; 

100. Tench Francis, draft lot between 5th & 6th St3.. & Walnut 

& Spruce Sts. 

101. Public draft 3 lots on 2nd below Pine St. for the use of 

a Market, &c., Warr't 10th Aug., 1741. Refd into Secy's 
office same day. 

102. Public return of the above said 3 lots by B. Eastburn. 

Esq. 

103. Ralph Ashton. draft of 1,000 acres east side Schuylkill on 

order, 15th Nov'r, 1735. 

104. Peter Evans draft lots South side Spruce St.— imperfect. 

105. Setlers on Faggs* Manor. &c. Some acc't of them. 

106. Wm. Penn, memorandum of some warr'ts to him, &c. 

107. Wm. Penn, draft 120 acres on Edwards Creek. Survey'd 

to Jno. Budd in right of W. P., 3rd of 3 m., 1706. 

108. Wm. Penn, Jr. Some acc't of his claim. 

109. Letitia Aubrey & Wm. Penn, draft 5,000 acres each on 

Elk River, called Faggs' Manor. 

110. John Penn, Esq.. & Wm., Penn, draft lots on Delaware, 

8th St. & High St. both ret'd, &c.. 26ch Mar., 1734. 

111. Wm. Penn, Esq., ret. lot on High & 8th Sts. app't to his 

Father's purchase on Warr't of 15th Aug., 1733. Ret., 
&c., 26th of ye same month. 

112. Wm. Penn, Jr., draft 10.000 between Manor of Gilberts 

& Plymouth Line, on Schuylkill, on Warr't dated 2nd 
3 m.. 1704. 

113. Wm. Penn. Jr.. draft 7,480 acres, the resurvey of the 

next above, 4th 7 m., 1704. 

114. David Powell's references to his drafts. 

115. Acc'ts of Surveys, made on E. Pennington, wair't since 

his decease. 

116. Springfield Manor, draft of. 

117. Thos. Preston, Copy of warr't 1,504 acres in right of 

Thos. Palmer, purchase in any part of the Province. 
27th Mar.. 1755. 

118. Thos. Penn. Esq., draft 234 acres 105 per. in Salford 

Township on Warr't dated 12th May, 1732. Ret'd. &c., 
14th Dec, 1738. 
119 Prop'rvs use, draft 905 acres Montgomery Township on 
Warr't dated 31st Dec, 1733. Ret'd. &c., 28th Feb'y. 
1734. 

120. Prop'rys use. return 3,084 acres adjoining Perkasea 

Manor, and in Bucks C'ty on warr't dated 31st Dec. 
1733. for Tenth, 905 in Montgomery Township, Phila. 
County, both Ret'd, &c., 28th Feb'y. 1734. 

121. Peter Evans* heirs, draft lots Centre House. 



224 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

122. Prop'rys use, draft 1,020% acres, strict measure, in 10 

Tracts, in Hatfield Township. Resurveyed 16th Nov'r, 
1769. All patented in ye year 1770 to the persons 
■whose names are inserted in the respective divisions. 

123. Prop'rys use, rought draft Springetstaerry. 

124. Prop'rys use, draft 28 acres, Strip of laud between Per- 

kiomy & Skipback Creeks, adjoining London Co'ys 
land. 

125. Advertisement resp'tg locations, 17th June, 1765. 

126. Advertisement resp'tg presumptive Settlers, &c., 23rd 

Nov'r, 1738. 

127. Advertisement resp'tg the lottery scheme of locating 

lands, 23rd Feb'y, 1769. 

128. Prop'rys draft of North End of the Town. 

129. Prop'rys draft of lots at North end of the Town. 

130. Prop'rys draft of lot at North end of the Town— im- 

perfect. 

131. John L. Seipel & Co., draft lots at North end of the 

town, ret'd into Secy's office, 9th Mar., 1741. 

132. Prop'rys and others draft lots at North end of City. 

133. Morris Morris returns lots at North end of City. 

134. Prop'rys draft lots at North end of City. 

135. Edw'd Shippen's letter to Wm. Parson resp'tg an appli- 

cat'n for lots at the New Market, 2nd Mar., 1741-2. 
13G. John Lod. Seipell & Co'y draft lots on the west side 2nd 
Str. Continued North ward. 

137. Prop'rys draft lots New Market North end of Town. 

138. Prap'rys draft lots New Market North end of Town. 

139. Prop'rys draft lots New Market North end of Town. 

140. Sundries draft lots ground in Northern Liberty. 

141. Guli'a M. Fell pedigree. 

142. Chas. & Guli'a M. Fell, order of Benj. Eastburn to Wm. 

Parsons to lay out land pursuant to a warr't 10th 
lOber, 1734. 

143. Guil'a M. Fell draft 10.000 acres on Tulpehockon Creek, 

Lancaster County. 

144. Sundries draft, Moyamensing Meadows. 

145. Sundries draft, Moyamensing Meadows. 

146. Cough & Warner's case by B. Eastburn. 

147. James Hamilton, memorandum made by John Lukens. 

late Surveyor General. 1783. 

148. State House, dimensions of it, appears to be in the 

handwriting of B. Eastburn. 

149. State House, draft of the State House Square & ground. 

Plan of the Buildings. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



150. 



Plumsted. draft of the West Comer of the Pity. 

151. High Street Ferry on Schuylkill & land adjacent on both 

Sides. 

152. High Street Ferry on Schuylkill & land adjacent on both 

Sides. 

153. Lots on West Side 2nd Str. Continued beyond the City. 

154. John Ross, draft lot North end of the City Phila. on the 

South Side Callowhill St., ret'd, &c., 27th Dec'r, 1745. 

155. Sam'l Hastings, draft lot North end of the City Phila. 

on the South Side Callowhill St., rsfd, &c., 27th Dec'r 
1745. 
'156. Samuel Hastings, draft lot North end of the City Phila. 
on the South Side Callowhill St., ret'd, &c., 27th Dec'r 
1745. 

157. Jacob Casdrop, draft 2 lots West Side Front Str. be- 

tween Callowhill & Vine Streets, ret'd, &c., 24th Dec'r, 
1745. 

158. Jacob Casdrop, draft 2 lots of ground North end of ye 

City. 

159. Jasper Scull, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

160. Samuel Rhoads, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

161. Jas. Hamilton, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

162. Andrew Hamilton, draft lot of ground North end of ye 

City. 

163. Thos. Boude, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

164. John Biddle, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 
-165. Sam'l Rhoads, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

166. Mich'l Diel, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

167. Hugh Roberts, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

168. Thos. Green, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

169. Jacob Leech, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

170. Abram Mitchell, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

171. Judah Foulk, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

172. Nich'las Scull, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

173. Wm. Logan, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

174. John Ross, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

175. Thos. Hopkinson, draft lot of ground North end of ye 

City. 

176. Robert Parsons, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

177. Hugh Roberts, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

178. Wm. Logan, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

179. Edw'd Shippen, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

180. Rich'd Peters, draft lot of ground north end of ye City. 

181. John piddle, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 

182. Abram Taylor, draft lot of ground North end of ye City. 
15— 3— 2d Ser. 



226 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

183. Wm. Peters, draft lot of ground north end of ye City. 

184. Sundry drafts of land on & near Perkiomey, survey'd by 

Nicholas Scull, Anno 1737. 

185. Observations of the Latitude of different Places by B. 

Eastburn. 

186. Distance of the Streets by Jacob Taylor. 

187. Sketch of dist. of Sundry places from Cressaps on Sus- 

quehanna. 

188. Proprietaries' draft 34,560 acres. On the Waters of Per- 

kiamink Creek, surveyed by T. Fairman on Warr't, 
17th 12 m., 1699—1700. 

189. An imperfect draft. 

190. An imperfect Return of land in Chester County, Warr't 

23rd Nov'r, 1741. 

191. List of Sundry Purchasers. 

192. Schuylkill Front Lots. 

193. Table & Calc'u of 10,271.100 of land called Gulielma Maria 

Fells, according to John Taylor's first Ret'd in 1727. 

194. Part of a Road or line run from Phila. to Susquehanna. 

195. Thos. Prestons Memorial resp'tg Lands, &c. 

196. Surveyor G^n'ls orders to Sundry Deputies, dated 22nd 

Feb'y, 1772. 

197. Lottery Scheme for 100,000 acres of land, 1735. 

198. State of Preston's Rights. 

199. Springfield Manor draft. 

200. The Governor's warr't 5,000 Springfield. ^ 

201. Springfield draft of the Manor. ] 

202. Springfield draft of part of the Manor. <' ^°^ °^ 

203. Springfield draft 4,010 the Manor. J 

204. Proprietaries' draft 318 in Upper Dublin Township, sur- 

veyed 24th Nov'r, 1683, on Warr't of 2nd Nov., 1683^ 
to Mathias Soul, Confirmed to Jer'a Warder, Jun'r, 
June. 1774. 

205. Proprietaries' draft 318 in Upper Dublin Township, sur- 

veyed 24th Nov'r, 1683, on Warr't of 2nd Nov.. 1683, 
to Mathias Soul, Confirmed to Jer'a Warder, Jun'r, 
June, 1774. 

206. Proprietaries' draft 318 in Upper Dublin Township, sur- 

veyed 24th Nov'r, 1683, on Warr't of 2nd Nov., 1683, 
to Mathias Soul, Confirmed to Jer'a Warder, Jun'r. 
June, 1774. 

207. Philip England, Warr't 10 acres for the use of the Ferry, 

19th Aug., 1693. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 227 

208. Philip England, draft 11 acres on the above Warr't, 28th 

Aug., 1693. 

209. Philip England, draft at Schuylkill within the boundaries 

of the City. 

210. Commission to Hulings & others to remove the Tem- 

porary line between Penn'a & Maryland, 8th Nov., 1738. 

211. Lynf'd Lardner, Draft 97% acres in Springfield Manor, 

Surveyed 13th Dec'r, 1758, on Warr't of 24th Ap'l, 1758. 

212. Proprietaries' & Widow Ickell's draft lots South of the 

City. 

213. Proprietaries' draft strip on South side of the City. 

214. Robert Smith, draft of part of the above strip on Warr't 

6th Jan'y, 1770. 

215. T. Willing & others. Traverse & calculation of a piece of 

ground on the South Side of the City. 

216. S. Rhoads and Luke Morris, Draft part of the Prop's 

strip of land in Southwark. 

217. An Imperfect sketch of the above strip and land adjoining. 

218. Lewis Weiss' s letter (at the request of Thos. Willing & 

others) to the Surveyor Gen'l on the subject of the strip 
of ground claimed by the Prop'ries in Southwark. 

219. Willing and Morris and Others, Rough draft of theiv 

ground South of the city. 

220. Draft of a piece of ground supposed to lie on the South 

Side of the City. 

221. Willing & Morris and Others, Draft of their land South 

Side of the City. 

222. Willing & Morris and Others, Calculations at the Division 

of their ground at Southwark. 

223. Proprietaries' Rough draft of the strip of ground South 

Side of the City. 

224. Timothy Hurst & Co.. list of papers Copied for them. 

225. Timothy Hurst & Co., list of papers Copied for them'. 

226. Description of two pieces of ground adjoining Springets- 

berry Manor. 

227. Memorandum. Respecting John Goodson's & Ab'm Bick- 

ley's land. 

228. Springetsberry, draft 207 acres on Schuylkill adjoining 

Bush Hill. 

229. Jury of View, A list of. 

230. Edward Shippen, A list of lands adjoining the City, &c. 

231. Subpenoe and Ducesticum in case of Barrons vs. Inglis, 

to John Lukens. Esq. 



228 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

232. Proprietaries' draft 200 acres. On a branch of Maiden 

Creek, surveyed 6th Jan'j-. 1733 — 4. On warr't of the 
31st lOber, 1733, sold to Robert Jones, of Skepack, & 
Refd. &c., 18th July, 173S. 

233. Swan Swanson and others, draft 345 acres. On Delaware 

adjoin'g Wickoco. 

234. Hon. Proprietaries' draft, 3 lots South Side Market St. 

& East Side Strawberry alley, Ret'd, &c., 9th Mar., 
1740. Sold to Sani'l Emlin, James Carsson & Enoch 
Flowers. 

23.J. Hon. Proprietaries' draft. 10.000 acres, called Ruscombe 
Manor, surv'd on a verbal order on 26th July, 1739, 
er N. Scull, and Warr't to accept of 18th Dec'r, 1739. 

230. New Bridge, draft of that at the North End of the Town. 

237. Israel Morris, Acc'ts for Sundry Copies furnished him by 

John Lukens, Esq., in 1770 and 1771. 

238. Israel Morris, Acc'ts for Sundry Copies furnished him by 

John Lukens, Esq., in 1770 and 1771. 

239. Sundry lots, draft of, on East Side Front St. Cont'd near 

Pooles Bridge. 

240. Prop'rs draft, 207 acres, Springetsbury Farm between 

Bush Hill & Schoolkill. 

241. Memorandum of Swede lands in the Northern Liberties. 

242. Bush Hill, draft & lot near Schuylkill. 

243. List of Jury that tried the Cause about the lots South 

Side of the Town. 

244. Joseph Brown, draft 22 acres, adjoining Sam'l Carpenter's 

land & a Swamp. 

245. Prop'rs draft, lots at the North end of the City. 

246. List of papers furnished Israel Morris, Sept., 1772. 

247. Wm. Rowles, ret'd 4 acres. Copy of a Return Seal'd. 

247. Noble & Baker, vs. Hurst & Barron, Several Field notes. 

248. Memorandum of Sundry lands. 

249. Springetsbury Farm, Rough draft. 

250. Memorandum of Sundry lib. lands. 

251. Subpoenoe to Jno. Lukens in Case of Le'e of J. Barron 

vs. John Inglis. 

252. Lots on Callowhill. 

253. Hon'ble Prop'rs, draft lots north end of the Town on the 

East & West Side Second Str. Cont'd. 

254. Hon'ble Prop'rs, draft 15 acres 55 per., part of Springets- 

bury Manor, the old Brickyards on Wisahickon Road. 

255. Hon'ble Prop'rs, draft 21 acres 40 per., part of Minor of 

Springetsbury. between Vine St. and Peggs Run. called 
the Prop'rs pasture. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 220 

256. Calculations on Prop'rs Views North end City— Hurst 

vs. Baker <£: Noble. 

257. B. Fitz Randolph, draft 5 acres, North side Vine St. & 

West Side the old York Road. 

258. Gilberts Manor, draft protracted from a paper called 

field works. 

259. The old Brickyard, 15 acres & 55 per., part of Springets- 

bury Manor. 

260. Draft of land between Vine Street & Peggs Run. 

261. New Market, draft at North end of the city. 

262. Prop'rs draft, 21 acres, called his pasture, between Vine 

St. and Peggs Run. 

263. Prop'rs Draft, lots at the North end of ye City. 

264. Prop'rs Draft, 21^4 acres between Vine St. &. Peggs Run, 

Prop'rs pasture. 

265. Prop'rs Draft, Small part of Springetsbury, adjoining the 

West End of the City. 

266. General draft of Lib. land on the East Side of Schuylkill. 

267. Gilberts Manor, draft. 

268. Gilberts Manor, draft. 

269. Gilberts Manor, Rough draft, 

270. Gilberts Manor, Rough draft. 

271. Moyamensing, description of it as taken from the Patent. 

272. Wm. GrifTith, draft of Some lots applied for by him on 

the South Side of the town. 

273. Draught of meadows near the Point. 

274. Drain Meadow on the west side of the Causeway at 

Greenwich Point. 

275. John Coats <fc others, a quantity of gi'ound to make 

Brick, situated on both sides Vine St., between 8th 
and 10th Sts. from Delaware. 

276. R. Wistar, 2 pieces of land at the North side of the town 

between Vine Street & Peggs Run & Jos'a Lawrence's 
& 4th Str. Continued. 

277. Springetsbury, A draft of the Visto, &c. 

278. Cad'r Foulk & others, draft on the north side of the town 

near the Prop's Pasture, survey'd 28th July, 1737, by 
Warr't of 21st of ye same month, Ret'd into Secretary's 
office ye 9th lOber, next following, in order to a grant 
for 21 years according to tenor of the Warr't. 

279. Drain Meadow draft of Several lots of Meadow ground 

near Moyamensing on Hollanders Creek. 

280. Springetsbury Manor, draft of it. 

281. Springetsbury Manor, Copy of draft not complete. 

282. North end of City, draft of Sundry lots there. 



230 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

2.S3. Draft of SeA^eral Schuylkill lots near Springetsbury, part 
of which Surveyed per R. Longshore, the residue not 
known by whom survey'd, Says B. E. 

284. Bi.idge over Hay Creek, a draft of one intended to oe 
built. 

2S5. Wm. Attwood & Co., calculation of a pioce of Meadow 
ground in Moyamensing lands, draft of them. 

2Sfi. Moyamensing lands, draft of them. 

2S7. Cripple — a draft of Same at or near the Point. 

288. Letter— Coy of one from W. P. to Mr. L. L. on the sub- 

ject of the Point Meadow. 

289. Greenwich Point, 23 .icres, surveyed for the Prop'r 3rd 

Dec, 1741. 

290. Report — Wm. Parsons respecting Meadows & Causeways 

near the Point, dated 3rd Nov'r, 1741. 

291. Hollanders & Hay Creek, draft of some lands on them. 

292. Meadow— Draft of Mead, near the Point. 

293. Clem Plumsted & others — Draft of Sundry pieces of 

Meadow ground. 

294. P. Stilley— A draft of Meadow on Dam Creek. 

295. P. Stilley — Some acc't of his lands that appears to be in 

the handwriting of Wm. Peters. 

296. Joseph Wharton & others— Draft of Moyamensing meadow. 

297. Thos. Lawrence & others — Draft of Moyamensing meadow. 

298. Thbs. Lawrence & others — Draft of Moyamensing meadow. 

299. Thos. Lawrence & others — Draft of Moyamensing meadow. 

300. Moyamensing — Draft of the Meadows. 

301. Mr. Hockley — 25 acres Meadow — R. Peters' order to 

Survey so much for Mr. Hockley, dated 20th Mar., 1754. 

302. Moyamensing — Draft of the Meadows. 

303. Mr. Moore — A brief of his title to laud in Moyamensing. 

304. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

305. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 
306. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 
dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

307. Thos. Freame, Wari't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

308. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 231 

309. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purcnase of 10,000 
Acres. 

310. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

311. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

312. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

313. Tho.s. Freame, Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province, &c., 

dated 12th May, 1732— In part of his purchase of 10,000 
Acres. 

314. Rich'd Penn— Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province in 

part of 5,000 acres granted him, dated 12th May, 1732, 
Surveyed on Little Swatawra & ret'd, fee, 3rd Jan'y, 
1734. See Book H, page 101. 

315. Rich'd Penn— Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province in 

part of 5,000 acres granted him. dated 12th May, 1732, 
Surveyed on Little Swatawra & ret'd, &c., 3rd Jan'y, 
1734. See Book H, page 101. 

316. Rich'd Penn— Warr't for 1.000 acres in the Province in 

part of 5,000 acres granted him, dated 12th May, 1732, 
Surveyed on Little Swatawra & ret'd, &c., 3rd Jan'y, 
1734. See Book H, page 101. 

317. Rich'd Penn— Warr't for 1,000 acres in the Province in 

part of 5,000 acres granted him, dated 12th May, 1732, 
Surveyed on Little Swatawra & ret'd, &c., 3rd Jan'y, 
1734. See Book H, page 101. 

318. Proprietaries' warrant— To examine what was done pur- 

suant to a warrant of 1st Sept., 1700, for Tenths, &c., 
dated 14th Nov'r, 1741--not signed. 

S19. Proprietaries' warrant— To examine what was done pur- 
suant to a warrant of 1st Sept., 1700, for Tenths, &c., 
dated 14th Nov'r, 1741— not signed. 

320 Proprietaries' warrant— To examine what was done pur- 
suant to a warrant of 1st Sept., 1700, for Tenths. &c.. 
dated 14th Nov'r, 1741— not signed. 

321. Proprietaries' warrant— To examine what was done pur- 
suant to a warrant of 1st Sept., 1700. for Tenths, &c., 
dated 14th Nov'r, 1741— not signed. 



232 PROPRIETARY. RIGHTS 

222. Proprietaries- warrant-To examine what was done pur- 
suant to a warrant of 1st Sept., 1700, for Tenths, &c 
dated 14th Nov'r, 1741— not signed. 

323.. Edward Shippen & others-Ground at the Sduth Side of 
the City, 3 pieces whereof ret'd, &c., 2nd Ap'l 1741 
for Est. 

324. Thos. Penn, Esq.-Draft 2,000 acres on Andemelea Creek 

about 60 miles from Phila., Survey'd 3rd Jan'y, 1734,' 
on 2 warrants from the Prop'rs, dated at London, the 
12th May. 1732-Ret'd, &c., 3rd Jan'y, 1734, & 623 acres 
on Same warr't Ret'd, &c., 14th May, 1746. 

325. Levi— A Jew burying ground North side Spruce Street 

between 8th and 9th Sts. 

326. Prop'ry-Description of a small piece of Banks on Moya- 

mens:ng Lands, purchased by the Prop'rs— Deeds of 
ya 4th & ye 5th 8ber, 1737, made & delivered to George 
Fitzwater. 

327. Prop'rys warr't to survey sundry lots & lib. land in right 

of T. Brasey, dated 18th Dec'r, 1735. 

328. Wicaco-Patent-A Copy of the old one by Francis Love- 

lace under the Duke of York, dated at Fort James in 
New York, the 3rd May, 1671. Certified from the rec- 
ords of Upland. 1G7S, and recorded at Phila. 25th Aug. 
1741.* ' 

329. Agreement drawn by ye owne;-s of the Northern lots 

for regulating the Streets. &c., dated 10th March 1746 

330. Draft of the lots at the Upper end of the town. 

331. Draft of the lots at the Upper end of the town. 

332. Purchasers-A list of the purchasers of lots at the north 

end of the City. 

333. John Penn, Esq.-His title to lots & lands in Pennsyl- 

vania. 

334. John Penn, Esq.-Draft of lib. land in right of Thos 

Callowhill, divided into lots in 1762 by J. Lukens 

335. John Penn, Esq.-Draft of Lib. land. 

336. Proprietaries' 500 acres in Limerick divided between 

Acker & Weise ret'd. &c., 29th July. & 13th Aug 1761 

337. Manor of Gilberts-A draft of 77 acres within said Manor. 

338. Mane;-, of Gilberts-Draft of said Manor. 

339. Proprietaries' order-To examine the lines of Gilberts 

M?.ncr. 

340. Calculations, &c., relating to the Manor of Gilbert. 



*Ti.i.s papor has the loiloNving indorsement " 17S2, May Ilth 
I^eceived tlii.s i)aper of .Mr. Jacob Ducbe, J. Luken.s." 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 233 

341. Field notes of the same Manor. 

342. Order of Rich'd Hockley to resurvey the land in posses- 

sion of Owen Evans in Gilbert's Manor, in order to 
agree, &c. 

343. Field notes of B. E. in examinine: the lines of Gilbert's 

Manor. 

344. James Hamers — Draft of 77 acres in ye Manor of Gilbert. 

345. List of Sundry purchases, &c. 

346. Prop'rys draft — of 350 acres — Limerick. 

347. P^rop'rys draft — Description of 500 acres in Limerick 

Township, surveyed 8th 9 m., 1700, & ret'd, &c., 17th 
lOber, 1700— Said to have been laid out elsewhere & 
sold to one Allenger & others by the Proprietor. 

348. Prop'rys draft— Description of 500 acres in Limerick 

Township. 

349. Ellit & Jones— Draft of lands at Kingsess. 

350. Peter Longacre — Ret. of land in Kingsess Township, 

Cont'g 66 acres, ret'd, &c., 13th Mar., 1743. 

351. D. Longanacre— Draft of 220 acres. 

352. Draft— of a strip of land & flats on Delaware. 

353. Sketch of French Creek. 

354. List of Persons holding lands in Goshen, Mereion & 

Haverford. 

355. Rough draft of Swedes Tract. 
350. Field notes almost unintelligible. 

357. Specimen of B. Eastburn's logic applied in a proposition 

respecting the Circular line of Newcastle County— 1732. 

358. List of lots— Schuylkill front. 

359. List of lots— High Street. 

360. List of lots— Schuylkill front. 

361. Coats and Stoop— Brickyards draft. 

362. Coats and Styles- Brickyards draft. 

363. Springetsbury— Draft of descent of the ground. 

364. John Coates— Draft 3 acres for Brickyard, 1719—20. 

365. Callowhill draft. 

366. Declaration of reserving only one-fifth of the Ore of all 

Mines except Royal Mines. 

367. Calculations of Sundry lands. 

368. Lottery Scheme for disposing of 100.000 acres Land. 

369. Calculation of a Tract of Land, situation not known. 
S70. Certificate in favor of John Evans, of Uwchlan. 

371. Award— Relating to John Evans & Geo. Wilcoxson. 

372. Agreement with Evan Powell & others for land at Not- 

tingham. 



234 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

373. Letter— Sam'l Lightfoot to Wm. Parsons respecting some 

returns of Survey. 
874. Escheats — Sundry lands in Phila. County. 

375. Affidavit— David Powell's, about J. Vanlear's land, 17th 

Jan'y, 1722-3. 

376. Sundry niemoraudums, &c., made by J. Lukens, S. G., 

in a roll. 

377. Letitia Penn— Warrant for Lib. land app't to 10,000 acres 

purchase, dated 13 7ber, 1683. 
S7S. Letitia Penn — Warrant to resurvey 2 lots on Delaware 
Front Street, dated 10th 11 m., 1700. 

379. Letitia Penn — Return for an High St. lot on warr't of 

31st 8 m., 170L 

380. Letitia Penn— Draft of an High St. lot on warr't of ISth 

1 m., 1700. 

381. Letitia Penn— Warrant for 5,000 acres on Schuylkill, 

dated 18th 8 m., 1683. 

ADDITIONAL. 

Found in Going over the Patent Files. 

Thomas Penn, Esq. — 3 Surveys of City lots, the warr't 
is No. 60 and the Surveys now filed in the warrant. 

Kynear Tyson — 110 Acres. Part of Springfield Manor, 
now filed with the draft of Manor No. 199. 



CHESTER COUNTY PAPERS. 



No. 

1. Orders for dividing Spring-Town Manor into lots dated 

15th Feb'y, 1753. 

2. John Elliott, 296 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

3. Dan Henderson, 390 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

4. James Scott, 226 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

5. Thos. Alford, 162 V4 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

6. Sam'l Allen, 136 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

7. Francis Alexander, 199 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

8. Thos. Scott, 170 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

9. Sam Caruthers, 155 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

10. Jas. Nesbitt, 92 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

11. Sarah Dean (widow), 115 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 

12. Jas. Murray. 182 acres in Spring-Town Manor. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 23r. 

13. Joseph Phipps, Jun'r, 35 acres 60 per. in Springtown 

Manor. 

14. Jas. McCrosky, I614, part of 2371/2 acres, in Springtown 

Manor. 
1.5. Robert McConnekee, 101 V2 acres in Springtown Manor, 
ret'd, &c., 9th Dec. 1774. 

16. Jas. Scott, 911/2 acres in Springtown Manor. 

17. Wm. Farguson, 340 acres in Springtown Manor. 

15. Wm. Mackey, 190^4 acres in Springtown Manor. 

19. Jas. Starrett, 321 acres in Springtown Manor. 

20. Wm. Denny, 64 acres in Springtown Manor. 

21. Wm. Darlington, 66^4 acres in Springtown Manor. 

22. John Neland, 172 acres in Springtown Manor. 

23. Joseph Phipps, 22 a. 140 perch, in Springtown Manor, 

ret'd. &c., Nov'r, 1769. 

24. Thos. Kerson, 217 acres in Springtown Manor. 

25. John Jack, 66 acres 113 per. in Springtown Manor. 

26. Andrew Brown, 237 acres in Springtown Manor. 

27. Robert McConakee, 258 acres in Springtown Manor. 

28. Letter of Rich'd Peters to Nicholas Scull requesting him 

to furnish Thos. Woodward with a draft of Springtown 
Manor, divided, or a list of the names of tenants, &c., 
dated 12th Jan'y, 1760. 

29. Governor, a warrant for Springton Manor, 10,000 acres. 

dated 6th 1 m., 1700-1. 

30. Springton, draft of the Manor. 

31. Springton, draft of the Manor as surveyed the 13th 8 m.. 

1702, by Henry Hollingsworth. 

32. Springton, draft of the Manor with some divisions. 

33. Warr't to resurvey the Township of Concord, &c.. dated 

25th 1 m., 1702. 

34. Nottingham, an imperfect draft of the Township. 

35. Settlers or Purchasers, a list of those on Nottingham 

lands. 

36. Cor's Empson & others, a copy of warr't for land In 

Chester County, dated 7th 1 m., 1701. 

37. Roger Kirk, draft of 51 acres in Nottingham. 

38 Hen. Revnolds & others, their request for 50 acres of land 

in Nottingham Tract for ye use of their Meeting House 
—in 1726. 

39 Quakers sketch of a piece of land in Nottingham Tract. 
40. Prop'rs use. warr't to return into ye Seo'ys ofnce a piece 

of vacancv Iving between the Manor of Bilton. the 
River Schuylkill & Pickering's Creek, dated 22nd 3 m.. 
1733. 



236 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

41 . Prop'rs use, warr't for 158 acres (as next above), dated 

16th Jan'y, 1733, Said to be surveyed & returned. 

42. Prop'rys draft, 160 acres on Schuylkill & Pickerings 

Creek. 

43. Map of the South East part of Penn'a by John Taylor. 

44. Prop'rys draft of 158 acres on Pickering's Creek, a re- 

survey. 

45. Prop'rys draft of 158 acres with a Quere, indorsed, 'If 

this is not sold to Wm. Moore." 

46. Proprietaries' draft, 30,000 acres on Brandywine, Surv'd 

25th 2 m., 1700 (not in file). 

47. Vincent Township draft — rough draft. 

48. Fagg's Manor, a Copy of Warr't to make return of said 

tract into ye Secretary's office, dated 5th Ap'l, 1737. 

49. Cox's land, draft of land called Cox's. 

50. Sam'l Flowers & Co., Sundry drafts by Warr't, 14th Sept. 

1742. 

51. Cox & Pike, draft of land called Cox's & Pike. 

52. Callowhill Manor, a list of Surveys in it. 

53. Prop'rs 500 acres in Cain sold & confirmed to Thos. 

Fisher & Peter Whiteacre, 4th 9 m., 1708 — Ret'd in sepa- 
rate parts for Fisher & Whiteacre, 20th May, 1741. 

54. Callowhill Tract, 500 acres, Warr't to resurvey it, dated 

14th Oct., 1772. 

55. G. Fitzwater, some minutes about his High Street lot. 

56. Letitia Aubrey, draft of 5,000 acres on Elk River, ret'd. 

into ye Secretary's office, 15th Aug., 1737, by warr't 
of 5th Ap'l, '37. 

57. Guli'a M'a Penn, warrant 10,000 acres on a branch of 

Schuylkill about 30 miles from Phila., dated 20th 11 
m., 1687-8. 

58. Latitia Penn, warrant for 10,000 acres in one or more 

tracts in any part of the Province, dated 15th 7 m., 1701. 

59. Latitia Penn's warr't to resurvey all the land laid out for 

her use, dated 3rd Sber, 1701. 

60. Latitia Penn's warr't to ret. a tract called Sir John Fagg's 

Manor, dated 5th April, 1737. 

61. Calculation of land in or near Fell's Manor. 

62. Wm. Ford, ret. of land in Rockland, part in Chester & 

part in Newcastle County. 

63. Proprietaries — A warr't to survey for Prop'rs use all the 

vacant laud within r> miles of Bransons & Nutts Iron 
Works, in Chester County, dated 14th Sep'r, 1742. 

64. Draft of Sundry Tracts of land endorsed Amorland. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 237 

65. Draft — Manor of Bilton. 2.850 acres, referring to 2 war- 
rants dated 31st lOber, 1733, one to Jno. Simpson and 
the other to Jos. Turner. 

(i6. Henry Hollingshead. draft of 128 acres fast land & Marsh 
on Chester Creek, resurv'd to John Beal's 20th 4 m., 
1694. 

67. Draft of a branch of a Creek at Chichester. 

68. Letter— Parson Jones to Benj. Eastburn on the subject 

of a controversy respecting the Circular line, dated 
3rd Nov'r, 1733. 

69. Draft of Letitia Aubrey's Manor & land adjacent, dated 

30th 3 m., 1741. 

70. Draft of the Manor of Gilberts. 

71. Draft of the Manor of Gilberts in which are laid down 

Such tracts as have been ret'd into Secretary's office 
for Confirmation. 

72. Proprietaries' draft of 500 acres in Fallowfield. Survey'd 

13th 8ber, 1714. 

73. Thos. McKean & Co., a draft of 2 Tracts, Thos. McKean 

260 acres & Wm. Wilson 260 acres, assigned to Aaron 
& Benj, Mendenhall, in Cain Township, Chester County. 

74. Proprietor, 500 acres, draft in Cain Township granted to 

Aaron & Benj. Mendenhall, surveyed on a general 
warr't for Tenths, dated 1st Sept., 1700. (This ap- 
pears to be the same land as that divided between 
McKean & Wilson as above.) 

75. Wm. Penn, Jr., a draft of 5.000 acres in Chester C'ty 

adjoining Fagg's Manor. 

76. List of the names of Persons settled on Peuns & Faggs 

Manor. 

77. Draft of Wm. Penn's Manor, 5,000 acres. On the waters 

of Muddy Run & Elk River, resurveyed June, 1741, on 
warrant of 10th Feb'y, 1740, & refd into Sec'ys office 
25th June, 1741. 

78. Wm. Penn, Jr., Warrt of 10th Feb'y, 1710. to resurvey 

the tract of 5,000 acres as above. 

79. Letitia Penn, draft of the Manor of Mouutjoy— imperfect 

(not on file). 

80. David Kennedy, G3Mi acres in Londonderry Township. 

surve>''d on Warrant of 29th Ocfr. 174.'^ -refd, &c , 

31st Aug., 1750. 
SI. David Kennedy, resurvey of his land to ascertain a va- 

vancy between it & Fagg's Manor, 16th Sept'r, 1751 . 
82. David Kennedy, Draft 378 acres 120 perches, Londonderry 

Township. 



238 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

83. David Kennedy, A statement of his case. 

84. Jas. & S. Cochran, Copy of a warr't for about 500 acres 

(to resurvey & divide a tract formerly laid out for the 
Prop'rys use), dated 28th May, 1741. 

85. Proprietor's draft of 772 acres, Cain Township, Surv'd 

20th 8ber, 1733, on general warrant, ret'd, &c., l»th 
Jan'y, 1755. 

86. D. Kennedy, draft 475 acres on Warr't 4th May, 1734, 

& ret'd, &c., 29th May, 1735. 

87. Chas. Pickering, old rough draft of lands on Schuylkill, 

Chester Co'ty. 

88. Reading Furnace & Windsor Forge, drafts of the land 

belonging to them. 

89. Letter of Rich'd Peters to N. Scull, respect'g David 

Kennedy's land in Chester County, adjoining a Manor. 

90. Moses Key's draft of 480 acres in Marlborough, Chester 

Co'ty, originally surveyed for 500 acres, 11th 2 m., 1701, 
on a resurvey in Sept., 1712, found to contain but 48u 
acres, ret'd, &c., 13th Nov'r, 1717. 

91. Governor Penn, 500 acres, draft of land in Marlborough 

Township, Chester C'ty, the same land as the foregoing 
surveyed for M. Key. 

92. John Kingsman, 135 acres in Edgmond Township, on 

Crum Creek, Chester C'ty, on general warrant of 20th 
3 m., 1703. 

93. Letter of Wm. Peters to Mr. Lukens resp'tg the Proprie- 

tor's Strip of land between Charleston &. Pikes land, 
dated 7th March, 1764. 

94. Drafts, &c.. of Sundry pieces of land on the North Valley 

Hill. 

95. Small note respecting Wm. Rees' application for part of 

the Prop'rs strip of land between Charleston &; Pikes 
Laud, dated 4th 8ber, 1740. 

96. Division of said strip of land by Mr. Wayne, dated 26th 

Ap'l, 1764. 

97. Letter of Sam'l Lightfoot respecting the strip of vacancy 

between Chesterton Sc Pikes Land, dated 7th Jan'y, 
1742-3. 

98. Draft of the above said strip of land. 

99. Jonathan Wells & Griffith Jones's lands, part of the 

above said strip, Surveyed 1st Dec'r, 1764, Ret'd, &c., 
14th Mar., 173—. 
100. Wm. Martin's draft 21 acres 136 perches, part of the 
above said strip, refd, &c., 15th Feb'y, 1769. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 239 

101. Directions of Rich'd Peters to survey for Prop'rs use 

the above said strip of land. 

102. Andrew Wilson, draft of 164 acres 129 perches in Spring- 

town Manor. 

103. Christ'n Knower, draft of 63 acres in East Nantmeal 

Township, surv'd the 9th Feb'y, 1746, on an order 14th 
Jan'y, 174G, to agree for the price. 

104. David Kennedy, Ret. of 163 V2 acres in Londonderry Town- 

ship, Chester County, dated 31st Aug., 1750. 

105. Proprietaries' warr't to survey the strip of land between 

Charleston & Pikeland for their use, dated 8th March, 
1764. 

106. Draft of Vincent Township. 

107. Draft of 30,000 acres of land on Schuylkill, 10,000 of which 

called Joseph Pike's. 

108. Draft of Vincent Township. 

109. Draft of land called Cox's, on Schuylkill. 

110. Draft of Vincent Township accompanied with a Certifi- 

cate, dated 8th 4 mo., 1738. 

111. Sundry Copies of Warr'ts, &c., had on the trial between 

the Prop's & Cox. 

112. Hance Keagy's draft 100 acres at Conestogoe, Chester 

C'ty, Surveyed 23rd Sber, 1717. 

113. Con'd Rifyore, draft of 73 acres, part of Callowhill Manor. 

114. Draft of some pieces of land about Turkey Point on the 

West Side Schuylkill — part of Vincent. 

115. Nottingham — A draft of the lots. 

116. Nottingham— A Rough draft. 

117. Corn's Empson & others, A warrant for the Nottingham 

Lands, dated 7th 1 m., 1701. 

118. Warrant for lands near Bransons and Nutts Iron Works, 

dated 14th Sept., 1742. (Not signed.) 

119. Friends Meeting House, A warr't of 20th Mar., 1765, for 

return of 7 Proprietary lots at Nottingham & a survey 
of 40 acres for Said Meeting House. 

120. Draft of the Common lot (so called) & of 40 acres therein. 

the Prop'rs Donation to ye Quakers in Nottingham. 
Ret'd, &c., 16th May, 1767. 

121. Prop'rs lot. No. 25, part of Nottingham Lands. 490 acres. 

Ret'd, &c., 16th May, 1767, by Warr't of 20th Mar., 1765. 

122. Prop'rs lot. No. 1, part of Nottingham lands, 490 acres 

on the Stone Creek, Ret'd-, &c., 16th May. 1767. 

123. Jno. Guest, No. 2 <v: 3, Part of the Nottingham lands. 

980 acres. 



240 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

121. Jno. Bails. Xo. 36 & ST, Part of the Nottingham lands, 

980 acres. 
125. And'w Job, No. 35, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 
12o. Randel Janny, No. 34, Part of the Nottingham lands. 490 

acres. 

127. Wm. Brown, No. 33, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

ceres. 

128. And'w Job, No. 32, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

129. Button & Littler, No. 31, Part of the Nottingham lands, 

490 acres. 

130. Common, No. 30, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 acres, 

40 acres, part thereof, Ret'd, &c., as above for the 
Quakers. 

131. Button & Littler, No. 29, Part of the Nottingham lands, 

490 acres. 

132. Wm. Brown, No. 28, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

133. Jas. Brown, No. 27. Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

134. Ja. Cooper, No. 26, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

135. Cor's Empson, No. 24, Part of the Nottingh.im lands, 490 

acres. 

136. Wm. Brown, No. 23, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

137. Eben Empson. No. 22, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres. 

138. Proprietaries. No. 21, Part of the Nottingham lands, 490 

acres, Ret'd, &c., 16th May, 1767. 

139. Jno. Richardson, No. 20, Nottingham Lott. 490 acres. 

140. Hen. Randies, No. 19, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 

141. Jno. Churchman, No. 16 & 17. Nottingham Lott, 980 acres. 

142. Ra. Jenny, No. 15, Nottingham Lott, 499 acres. 

143. Jas. Brown, No. 14, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 

144. Proprietaries, No. 13, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres, Ret'd, 

&c., 16tli May, 1767. 

145. Jas. Cooper, No. 12, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 
145. Joel Baily, No. 11, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 
147. Eben Empson. No. 10, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 

14S. Proprietaries, No. 9, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres, Ret'd, 

.&c., 16th May, 1767. 
149. Cor's Empson, No. S. Nottingham Lott. 19u acres. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 241 

150. Proprietaries, No. 7. Nottingiiam Lott, 490 acres. Refd, 

&c., 16th May, 1767. 

151. Jno. Richardson, No. 6, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres. 

152. Hen. Randies, No. 5, Nottingham Lott, 490 acres, Ret'd, 

&c., 6th Feb'y, 1735. 

153. Ed. Beson, No. 4 & 18, Nottingham Lott, 980 acres. 

Note.— John Fagg. See warrant to Hunt, Timothy 
and others. No. 241, Philadelphia Warrant Book. 



BUCKS COUNTY PAPERS. 



1. Robert Wallis, Draft 178% joining London Company, 

now Jno. Gourley, Ret'd, &c., 4th Aug., 1739. 

2. David Griffith, Draft 181 A., Part of Streeper's Tract (so 

called), Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

3. James Hayes. Draft 315 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

4. John Maines, Draft 226 A. 94 P., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 17th Jan'y, 1760. 

5. George Cope, Draft 191 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 
G. List of Papers, Carried to Newtown Court, 24th June, 
1771. 

7. Jos. McFarlin, Draft 150 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd. &c., 28th Jan'y, 1752, on Warr't 12th Dec'r. 1751. 

8. James Whiley, Draft 169 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

9. James Kelley. Draft 150 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, Ht'd, 

&c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

10. Geo. Albright, Draft 200 A.. Part of Streeper's Tract. 

11. Jno. McClaughlin, Draft 399 'K., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

12. Jno. Wallis, Draft 200 A. 75 P., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

13. Christian Houk, Draft 200 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

14. Jno. Patterson, Draft 155 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

15. Jno. Sample, Draft 175 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

16. Wm. Goodwin, Draft 175Vi A.. Part of Streeper's Tract. 

17. Jas. Brooks. Draft 175V3 A.. Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 

18. Edw'd Marshall, Draft 164% A.. Part of Streeper's Tract. 

Ret'd, &c., 1st Mar., 1738. 
16--3--3d Ser. 



242 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

19. Wm. Marshall, Draft 162 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

20. Moses Marshall, Draft 175 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, 

Ret'd, &c., 8th Nov., 1749, for the use of John Long. 

21. Kitchins, Draft 183 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

22. Geo. Bradshaw, Draft 183% A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

23. Jno. Orr, Draft 180 A., Part of Streeper's Tract, Ret'd, 

&c., nth lOber, 1745. 

24. Nicholas Kearn, Draft 207^/2 A., Part of Streeper's Tract. 

25. Barb'a Rhor, Application for 150 A., Part of Lottery 

Land. 

26. Christ'n Gayman, Warr't for 151 A., Part of Lottery 

Land, Ret'd, &c., 9th June, 1769. 

27. Peter Gruber, Draft 65 A., 128 Per., Part of Lottery Land. 

28. Hornecker & Co., Draft 2 pieces, part of Fremes Manor. 

29. Dewalt Nease, Draft 182 A. 44 P., part of Fremes Manor. 

30. Hon. Richard Penn's Tract at Perkasie, divided into 

Lots. 

31. Ellas Poydleman, A resurvey & division of 607i/^ on a 

branch of Cook's Creek. 

32. Baltzer Keyler, Warr't for 150^4 A., Part of Streeper's 

tract, Ret'd, &c., 7th Sept., 1762. 

33. John Streper, Draft of 4,425 acres. 

34. Isaac Decows, Draft and field notes of 1,000 acres. 

35. Richard Hockley, Draft 1,000 acres, Buckingham Town- 

ship. 

35. Richard Church and Uriah Hughes, Draft 267, Bucking- 

ham Township. 

36. Peter Gruber, An order of R. Hockley's to survey for him 

'part of Lottery Land. 

37. Draft of Part of the Manor of Highland. 

38. Draft of Resurvey of Prop's 500 acres, Solebury Town- 

ship. 

39. Draft of Resurvey of Prop's 500 acres, Solebury Town- 

ship. 

40. Draft of the Manor of Highlands. 

41. Draft of the Manor of Highlands. 

42. Rich'd Penn's Warr't for 5,000 acres on Neshaminy. 

43. Draft of Sundry tracts of land on Delaware, Supposed to 

be the Manor of Highlands. 

44. Draft of a tract of land an Waters of Perkiomey. 

45. Draft of Christ'n Puss, 125 A. 53 Per., Part of the Lottery 

Land, Ret'd. &c., 15th Dec'r, 1769. 

46. Christ'n Puss's Warrant for the above tract. 

47. Order of Richard Peters & Nicholas Scull to John Watson, 

D. S., to survey & divide a 500 acres tract, part of 
Manor of Highlands. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 24.^. 

48. Christ'n Caymans Draft 151 A. 142 P., & allow. — part 

of Lottery land, Ret'd, &.C., 9th June, 1769. 

49. Rich'd Hockley's order to survey part of the Lottery 

land for John Tennis. 
-50. Draft of Lottery Land on Tohickon. 

51. Prop'rs Draft of 10,000 acres on Lehigh— Useless, as the 

land was laid out on the Lottery Scheme. 

52. Diaft of 3.084 acres, Surveyed for Prop'rs use, adjoining 

Perkasie Manor, Surveyed 10th June, 1734,' on warrant 
in 1733, Ret'd, &c., 28th Feb'y, 1734. 

53. Draft of Streeper's Tract, divided into lots. 

54. Draft of Sundry small tracts of land on the branches of 

Tohickon & Cook's Cr's, belonging to the Prop'r, T. 
Penn, Esq. 

55. Letter of Nicholas Scull to ]\Ir. Hornberrier respecting an 

encroachment on a tract of land. 

56. Order of Richard Peters to lay out land in Richland 

Manor for Jacob Beidler. Chas. Lyon and Abram 
Eastland— dated 5th Dec'r, 1759. 

57. Abr'm Crider, Draft of 44 acres, Part of Richland Manor. 

58. Jno. Schlifer, Draft of 163 A. 142 P., Part of Richlana 

Manor. 

59. Peter Curtz, Draft of 43 A. 63 P., Part of Richland Manor. 

60. John Keysel, Draft of 102 A. 64 P., Part of Richland 

Manor. 

61. Rob't Penrose, Draft of 2814 A., Part of Richland Rrknor. 

62. Thos. Thomas, Draft of 110 A. 127 P., Part' of Richland 

Manor, Ret'd, &c., 29th Jan'y, 1762. 

63. Jacob Miller, Draft of 282 A., Part of said Manor. 

64. John Weaver, Draft of 229 A. 138 P., Part of said Manor. 

65. Jno. Swartz, Draft of 93 A. 141 P., Part of said Manor. 

66. Aaron Swartz, Draft of 95 A. 70 P., Part of said Manor. 

67. John Bush, Draft of 90 A. 151 P., Part of said Manor. 

68. Wm. Allen, Draft of 52 A. 79 P., Part of said Manor. 

69. Mich'l Shwink, Draft of 108 A. 27 P., Part of said Manor. 

70. Jacob Bleam, Draft of 67 A.. Part of said Manor. 

71. Mich'l Ferstler, Draft of 66 A. 129 P., Part of said Manor. 

72. Jno. Ball. Jun'r, Draft of 48i,2 A., Part of said Manor. 

73. Widow Bright. Draft of 36 A. 58 P.. Part nf said Manor. 

74. Paul Herwick, Draft of 86 A., Part of said Manor. 

75. Prop'rs, Draft of land adjoining Richland Manor & partly 

in Perkasie Manor. 

76. Abr'm Miller, Draft of 152 A. 57 P.. Part of Richland 

Manor. 

77. Order of Rich'd Hockley to survey Part of said Manor. 



244 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

78. Henry Beitler, Draft of 57 A. 112 P., Part of said Manor. 

79. Philip Kunius, Draft of 48 A., Part ol said Manor. 

80. Conrad Shitz, Draft of 119 A., Part of said Manor. 

81. Jacob Beidler, Draft of 71 A. Ill P., Part of said Manor. 

82. Thos. Lloyd, Draft of 174 A. 28 P., Part of said Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 22nd Nov'r, 1752. 

83. Jno. Landis, Draft of lOVz A., Part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 16th Feb'y, 1762. 

84. Jacob Clemer, Draft of 50 A., Part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c.. 21st May, 1740. 

85. Ab'm Latchaw, Draft of 125i/2 A., Part of Richland Manor. 

86. Sam'l Thomas. Draft of 300 A.. Part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 21st Dec, 1754. 

87. John Yoder, Draft of 199 A. 87 P., Part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 31st July, 1741. 

88. Jacob Puss, Draft of 188 A. 58 P., Part of Richland Manor. 

89. Jacob Puss, Draft of 132 A. 87 P., Part of Richland Manor. 

90. Nich's Herwick, Draft of 60 A., Part of Richland Manor. 

91. Peter Cryling, Draft of 22 A. 102 P.. Part of Richland 

Manor. 

92. Widow Bright's (supposed) Draft as Part of Richland 

Manor. 

93. Jno. Landis, Draft 100 acres. Part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 11th Mar., 1741, now assigned to I'ac Bach- 
man. 

94. Henry Taylor, Draft of 65 acres, part of Richland Manor, 

Ref d, &c., 21st May, 1740. 

95. John Yoder, Draft of 50 acres, part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 31st July, 1741. 

96. Lodw'k Shitz. Draft of 50 acres, part of Richland Manor. 

97. Martin Rutter, Draft of 122 acres, part of Richland Manor, 

Ret'd, &c., 11th April, 1752, to Paul Sampsell. 

98. Manor of Richland, The draft of it by Nicholas Scull. 

99. Draft of Some Lands in Richland Manor. 

100. Nich's Harwick, Draft of 104 A. 54 P., part of Richland 

Manor. 

101. Account of Payments proposed to be made by some of ye 

settlers on Richland Manor. 

102. Draft of land laid out on the Lottery scheme — on the 

branches of Tohickon. 

103. Draft of lands laid out on the Lottery scheme— on 'ihe 

branches of Tohickon. 

104. Order to Survey Part of Lottery Land, dated 22nd Jan., 

1768. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 24:. 

105. Henry Teller's (for Survey, see warr't) Warrant for 2TG 
acres, part of Richland Manor, dated 30th Jan'y. 1739, 
Ret'd, &c., 18th Feb'y, 1761—174% acres. 

IOC. John Bllthor, AVarrant for 175 acres. Part of ditto, Ret'd, 
&c.. 18th Feb'y, 17C1— 172 acres & allow. 

107. John Landis, Warrant for 100 A., part of ditto, dated 30th 
Jan'y, 1739. 

lOS. Henry Taylor, Warrant for 65 A., part of ditto, dated 29th 
Jan'y, 1739. Ret'd, &c., 21st May, 1740. 

109. John Yoder, Warrant for 50 acres. Part of ditto. 

110. Jacob MuRsellman (for Survey, see warr't), Warrant for 

50 acres. Part of ditto, dated 30th Jan'y, 1739, Ret'd. 
(fcc, 10th Feb'y, 1763. 

111. John Rape (for Survey, see war't), Warr't 126 A., Part of 

ditto, dated 29th Jan'y, 1739, ret'd, fcc. 22d January, 
1763. 

112. Wm. Nixon. Warr't 47 A., Part of ditto, dated 29th Jan'y. 

1739, Ret'd, &c., 26th Sept., 1766. 

113. John Bright, Warr't 174 acres. Part of ditto, dated 29th 

Jan'y, 1739. 

114. Jacob Stout (for Survey, see warr't), War't for 108 acres. 

Part of ditto, dated 30th Jan'y. 1739, Assigned to Leon'd 
Pydleman & Ret'd. &c., 25th May, 1747. 

115. Martin Rutter, Warr't for 125 acres, Part of ditto, dated 

30th Jan'y, 1739, Ret'd, &c., 11th Ap'l, 1752, for Paul 
Sampsell. 

116. Conrad Shoots. Warr't for 118 acres. Part of ditto, dated 

30th Jan'y, 1739. 

117. Lodwick Shoots. Warr't for 50 acres. Part of ditto, dated 

30th Jan'y, 1739. 

118. John Yoder, Warr't for 200 acres. Part of ditto, dated 

29th Jan'y, 1739. 

119. Thos. Lloyd, Warr't for 174 acres. Part of ditto, dated 

30th Jan'y, 1739. Ret'd. &c.. 22nd Nov'r, 1752. 

120. Ab'm Miller, Warr't for 150 acres, Part of ditto, dated 

29th Jan'y. 1739. 

121. Sam'l Thomas, Warr't for 300 acres. Part of ditto, dated 

17th May, 1740. Ret'd, &c.. 24th Dec'r, 1754. 

122. John Landis, Warr't for 100 acres. Part of Richland 

Manor, dated 30th Jan'y, 1739— but 701,2 A. Ret'd, 
&c.. 17th Feb'y, 1762. 

123. Hugh Foulk. Warr't for 213i-i acres. Part of ditto. Dated 

10th Dec'r. 1740. 

124. Jacob Clemor, Warr't for 50 acres. Part of ditto, Dated 

29th Jan'y, 1739. 



246 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

125. Ab'm Latcha, Warr't for 133 acres, Part of ditto, Dated 

29th Jan'y, 1739, but 125 A. 115 Per. Surveyed. 

126. Robert Smith's Letter to J. Lukens, S. G., respecting 

West & Reynold's tract, dated 1st Feb'y, 1783. 

127. Agreement of Poydleman for the price of Land P. Ct. 

128. Warrant to divide a tract of land on the branch of 

Neshaminy between Jno., Rich'd, Marg't (Frame) & 
Thomas Penn, dated 10th Aug., 1733. 

129. List of Persons Wanting to Purchase Miss Frame's 

Land, &c. 

130. Perkasie Manor, Sketch of it. 

131. John Lewis, Draft of 200 acres, Part of Said Manor. 

132. Perkasie Manor, Draft. 

133. Perkasie Manor, Draft— imperfect. 

134. Draft of Lands at Perkasie. 

135. Memorandum of a map of Pennsylvania, &c. 

136. Valuation of Perkasie Manor. 

137. Valuation of Perkasie Manor, signed by Nich's Scull, 

dated 2nd May, 1735. 

138. Richard Penn, Esq., Draft of his part of Perkasie Manorr 

139. Warrant To resurvey Falls and Maketield Townships, 

dated 24th 2nd mo.. 1702. 

140. Draft, An imperfect one of the Great Swamp in Richland 

Manor. 

141. Thos. Freame, Warr't for 2,780 acres, Part of Perkasie 

Manor, dated 10th May, 1735. 

142. Draft, A rough one of Pennsbury. 

143. Governor's Order, Not to settle any In Newtown. 

144. Letitia Penn's Warr't for 10,000 acres, dated 13th 7 m., 

1683. 

145. Letitia Penn's Warr't for 5,000 acres, dated 8th 7 m., 1683. 

146. Order of Benjamin Eastburn, S. G., to N. Scull to divide 

two tracts — one of 1,000, acres in Bucks, the other, 905 
acres in Phila. County, originally laid out to John 
Blakelin. 

147. Governor's Warrant for surveying the lands of Sepassing. 

dated 9th 3 m., 1684. 

148. Hugh Foulke, Draft 313i4 acres, part of Richland Manor, 

Refd, &c., IGth Jan'y, 1740. 
119. Warrant to resurvey the Manor of Richlands. dated 

5th Mar., 1734-5. 
150. Draft of a swamp belonging to Lawrence Growdon. 
ICl. Perkasie Manor, Part thereof divided into Lots by N. 

Scull. 
152. Thomas Freame's Part of Perkasie Manor, Draft of it. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 247 

153. Advertisement respecting Perkasie Manor. 

154. Proprietaries' Draft of 3,084 A., adjoining Perkasie 

Manor, of whicli 304 acres being reserved to the 
Prop's for a Mine — The remainder, 2,780 A., is Ret'd, 
&c., for Thomas Freame, 29th July, 1735, on Warrant 
of 10th May preceding. 

155. Proprietaries' Draft of 304 acres Reserved for a Mine. 

156. Perkasie. Draft of the Manor. 

157. Warrant to resurvey Bristol and Falls Townships, dated 

11th 6 mo., 1702. 

158. Wm. Penn, Esq., A warrant for 15,000 A., called Great 

Swamp, dated 26th 2 mo., 1707. 

159. Warrant to resurvey the Manor of Pennsbury, dated 1st 

Dec, 1733. 

160. General Warrant (see warrant) to resurvey the County of 

Bucks, dated 5th mo., 1702. 

161. John Blithor's Draft 172 A., part of the Manor of Rich- 

lands, Ret'd, &c., 18th Feb'y, 1761. 

162. Draft of Land adjoining Perkasie Manor. 

163. Draft of Pearson's Ferry on Delaware, &c., by B. East- 

burn. 

164. Draft of Lottery land, 3,000 acres, on the waters of To- 

hickon Creek. 

165. General Warrant to lay out settlements on and near 

Neshameny Creek, 24th Jan'y, 1734-5. 

166. Draft of Perkasie Manor. 

167. Draft of Perkasie Manor and land adjoining. 

168. Draft of Perkasie and land adjoining, valued or the 

several parts compared. 

169. Draft of. Rough draft of ditto. 

170. Draft of Streeper's tract as divided in May, 1738, qt. 

4,840 A., &c., 

171. Draft, Supposed to be Pennsbury Tract. 

172. Sam'l Carpenter's land at Bristol (on Parchment). 

173. John Heany, Warrant for 315 A. (part of the Lottery 

land), dated 4th Jan'y, 1770. Ret'd, &c., 8th Jan'y, 1770. 

174. Benj'n Warner, Copy for a Warr't for 122 A., part of John 

Reynolds' tract (Escheated), dated 17th Jan'y, 1769. 
Ret'd, &c., 4th Aug., 1786. 

175. Thos. Betts' Copy of Warr't for 110 acres, part of the 

Escheat, dated 20th Jan'y, 1769. 

170. James Wood, Copy of Warr't for 210 acres, part of an 
Escheat, dated 20th Jan'y, 1769. 

177. Rob't Miller, Copy of Warr't for 130 A., part of an Es- 
cheat, dated 23rd Jan'y, 1769. 



248 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

178. Rich'd Parsons, Jr., Copy of Warr't for 116 A., part of an 

Escheat, dated 23rd Jan'y, 1769. 

179. Hugh Smith, Copy of Warr't for 240 acres, Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

180. John Wilson, Copy of Warr't for 120 acres. Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

181. Wm. Simpson, Copy of Warr't for 130 acres, Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

182. George Kelly, Copy of Warr't for 130 acres. Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

183. John Shearer, Copy of Warr't for 100 acres, Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

184. Henry Lear, Copy of Warr't for 50 acres. Part of an 

Escheat, dated 24th Jan'y, '69. 

185. Rob't Miller, Draft of 71 A. 21 Perches on Warrant as 

above. 

186. James Wood, Draft of 201 A. Ill Perches, Part of said 

Escheat. 

187. Rich'd Parsons, Draft of 126 A. 91 Perches on the above 

Warrant. 

188. Hugh Smith, Draft of 195 A. 117 Perches on the above 

Warrant. 

189. John Wilson, Draft of 68 A. 54 Perches on his Warrant 

as above. 

190. Wm. Simson, Draft of 154 A. on his Warrant as above. 

191. Geo. Kelly, Draft of lib' A. 128 Perches on his Warrant 

as above. 

192. Jno. Shearer, Draft of 73 A. 43 Perches on his Warrant 

as above. 

193. Henry Leer, Draft of 49 A. 66 Perches on his Warrant 

as above. 



Additions to the Bucks County Proprietary Papers. 

The following Surveys were found on an Examination of the 
Patented files. Commenced in 1824: 

Note. — Surveys now filed in the warrant. 
113. Bucks Prop'y papers, John Bright, part of the Manor of 
Richland, 1741/2 acres, Ret'd for Patenting 20th March, 
1739. 
43. No. of the Manor where it is laid down, George Ely, part 
of the Manor of Highland, 200 acres, Ret'd for Patent- 
ing 19th Sept., 1765. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 2f.i 

n2. Bucks P. P.. Wm. Nixon, Part of Richland, 473; acres, 

Ret'd for Patenting 26th Sept., 176G. 
114. Bucks P. P., Jacob Stout (assigned to Pydleman) Part 

of, &c., 107 acres, Ret'd for Patenting 25th May, 1747. 
111. Bucks P. P., John Rape, Part of ditto. 126 acres, Ret'd 

for Patenting 22nd June, 1763. 
Henry Bowman, Ret'd for the use of John Redrock, 

Part of Richland, Don't find Warr't. 143 acres, Ret'd 

for Patenting 21st Feb'y, 1756. 
105. Bucks P. P.. Harry Teeter, Part of ditto, 174% acres, 

Ret'd for Patenting 18th Feb'y, 1761. 



LANCASTER COrNTY PAPERS 



1. Proprietaries' Draft of 2,103 A. on Shickaselungo Creek. 

2. Proprietaries' Draft of Conestogo Manor, 16,00u acres. 

3. Draft of Clubb and Sellers land on a branch of Swatara. 

4. Mich'l Baughman's Draft of 689 acres within Conestogo 

Manor. 

5. Mr. Peters, Draft of 166^/4 acres in Paxton Township on 

Susquehanna. See No. 16 for the original survey. 

6. Elisha Gatchell, Return of a Tract of Land, dated 1st 

Ap'l, 1735—300 acres. 

7. Michael Mayer, Draft 131 acres within Conestogo Manor. 

8. Martin Funk and John Shank, 23S acres & 197 acres, 

within Conestogo Manor, one Ret'd &c., 2Sth July, 1741. 
the other 2nd Mar., 1758. 

9. Louisa Wentzel, Application for a tract of Land in 

Freame's Manor on Swatara. 

10. Proprietaries, Secretary's order to survey for their use 

a Tract of land in Heidleberg Township to agree with 
David Sellers for the same — dated 19th Feb'y, 1761. 

11. Harry Postler, &c.. Draft of a tract of land within Cones- 

togo Manor. 

12. Proprietaries' Draft of 549 acres in Brecknock Township, 

Berks & Lancr Counties on Warr't 16th Dec'r, 1763. 
Ret'd, &c., 20th May, 1767. 

13. Gulielma Maria. Fell, Draft of 10,000 A. on the branch 

of Tulpehockin & Swatara Creeks, Survey'd 2ad Nov'r, 
1727, then Chester Co. 



-250 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

14. Leman & Creitor, Two tracts within Conestogo Manor, 

one Ret'd, &c., 22nd, the other the 24th May, 1756, for 
Jacob Wister & Vallentine Miller. 

15. Peter Club & Henry Seller, Draft of 260 A. on Waters of 

Swatara — part of Gulielma Maria Fell's land. 

10. Proprietaries' Draft of two pieces of land on Susq'a, 
Ret'd, &c., 9th June, 1770 — See No. 5, a later survey of 
it made for Mr. Peters. 

17. Order of William Peters, Sec'ry and Richard Hockley 
to survey lands near Branson's Iron Works & make 
separate returns thereof for the settlers, &c., Dated 4'th 
June, 1765. Note. — Part of the said lands lie in Berks, 
part in Lancaster, part in Chester & part in both said 
Counties. 

IS. Detrick Leffler, Draft I6OI/2 acres, Lanc'r & Berks, Sur- 
veyed on said order. 

19. Fred Troop, Draft 161% A., Lanc'r County, Surveyed on 

ditto. 

20. Adam Grigg, Draft 125 A. 50 P., Lanc'r County, Surveyed 

on ditto. 

21. Peter Ansell. Draft 121 A., Lancaster County, Surveyed 

on ditto. Ret'd. &c.. 11th July, 1797, to Christ'n Athel- 
man. Draft still filed with proprietary papers. 

22. Proprietaries' Draft of 51 A. for a Ferry on Susqu'a, in 

Paxtang Township, part of No. 16. 

23. Draft of Conestogo Manor, 16.000 acres. 

24. Draft of Conestogo Manor. 

25. Proprietaries' Draft of 1475 A., near Conestogo, in Stras- 

burg, 18th S mo., 1716. 

26. Order to survey part of Hempfield Manor for Jacob Halns 

& others, dated 3rd Ap'l, 1770. 

27. Order to survey two small pieces of said Manor for Jacob 

Stultz, dated 1st Dec'r, 1768. 

28. Prop'r Richard Penn, Draft of his Manor on little Swa- 

tara (parchment). 

29. Isaac Richardson, Draft of. 332 A. 26 P., Part of the 

Prop'rs 500 A. tract in Salisbury Township. Ret'd, 
&c., 15th Feb'y, 1762. 

30. Charles Fell and Gulielma Maria, Warrant for 10,000 

acres on Tulpehockiu. dated 10th Dec'r, 1734. 

31. Charles Fell in Right of his Wife, on Tulpehockin Creek. 

Ret'n of 10.000 acres. 

32. Proprietaries' Draft of their lands on Shickaselungo. 
-33. Proprietaries' Return of 203 acres in Donegal Township. 

Dated 7th Jan'y, 1755. 



PROPRIETArvY RIGHTS. 231 

C4. Thomas Penn, Esq., Draft of 1,000 acres on Susqu'a River 
& Paxton Cr. adjoining Jno. Harris's Land, on Warr't 
12th May, 1732, Surveyed 4th June, 17:33. Ret'd, &c.. 
3rd Jan'y, 1734, to Thos. McKee, Foster & Simpson, 
each 3S0 acres. 380 acres, Ret'd, &c., 20th Feb'y, 1760, 
to Thomas McKee. 

35. List of Patents at ye Rolls office. 

36. Commission, A Warr't to Jacob Taylor to lay out the 

Manor of Conestogo, dated 1st 12 mo., 1717-lS. 

37. Conestogo, A draft of the Manor. 

38. Conestogo, A draft of the Manor. 

39. Tulpahocken. Draft of the Prop'rs land. 

40. Proprietaries' Draft of their lands in Donegal Township, 

including ye mouth of Conoi Creek. Ret'd, &c., Jan'y, 
1755. 

41. Proprietaries' Draft of 2,000 acres on the West side of 

Susqu'a river— 11th 12 mo., 1722. 

42. Richardson & the Campbells, Prop'y tract at the head 

of Pequca. 

43. Hon'ble Thos. Penn, Resurvey of his land at Paxtang. 

44. Proprietaries' Draft of their land in Hempfield Township. 



Additions to the Lancaster County Proprietary Papers. 

The following surveys were found in the Patented files on 
an exaniination of those files, Commenced in 1824: 

No. 314 & onwards, Rich'd Penn's Warr'ts, Adam Daniel, 

part of Rich'd Penn's Manor of Antolheough, 127 acres, 

Ret'd for Patenting 14th Oct'r, 1749. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers, Barthol. Deisinger, Part of do., 

200 acres, Ret'd, for Patenting 28 July, 1750. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers. Philip Graber, Part of do.. 183 

acres, Ret'd for Patenting 28 July, 1750. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers, Christopher Herold. Part of do., 

561/2 acres, Ret'd for Patenting 31 Oct'r, 1751. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers, Nicholas Heffner & Hans Geo. 

Brosius, Part of do., each 205 acres. Ret'd for Patenting 

27th June, 1750. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers. Jacob Hoffman, Part of do.. 180 

acres, Ret'd for Patenting 13th Aug., 1750. 
Phila. Propr'ty Papers, Christ'n Mover, Part of do., 154V2 

acres, Refd for Patenting Sth Oct'r, 1750. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

Phila. Propr'ty Papers, John Moyer, Part of do., 141 1/2 

acres, Refd for Patenting Sth Oct'r, 1750. 
Abram Herr, Part of the Manor of Conestcgo, 60 acres, 

Ret'd for Patenting 24th Sept., 1751. 
James Patterson, Part of ditto, 200 acres, Ret'd for Pat- 
enting 20th Nov'r, 1734. 
No. 314, &c., R'd Penn's 5 warr'ts, Godfrey Rehrer, Part 
of Richard Penn's Manor of Andolhee, 76 acres, Ret'd 
for Patenting 13th Aug., 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Fred'k Hoffman, Part of do., 104V£. 

acres, Ret'd for Patenting 9th May, 1750, 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Chris'r Herrold, Part of do.. 50 A. 

56 P., Ret'd for Patenting Sth Nov'r, 1771. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Sebastian Stone, Part of do.. 139 

acres, Refd for Patenting 2Sth July, 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Henry Shewhend, Part of do., 138 

acres, Refd for Patenting 1st Dec, 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Jacob Shope, Part of do., 146 acres, 

Refd for Patenting 9th Oct'r, 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Conrad Weiser, Part of do., 246 

acres, Refd for Patenting 16th Ocfr, 1749. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers. Martin Triester & Mich'l Axah, 
on one paper. Part of do., 148 acres, and Triester' s Part 
100 acres, Refd for Patenting 28th July, 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Matthias Tabler, Part of do., 210 

acres, Refd for Patenting 4th Ocfr, 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Christopher Urich & Mich'l Axah, 
on one paper, Part of do., 51 acres, & Urich's part 75 - 
acres, Refd for Patenting 13th Aug., 1750. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Fred'k Wolf, Part of R. Penn's 
Manor of Andolhea, 184 acres, Refd for Patenting 20th 
Nov'r. 1771. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Conrad Weisor, Part of do., 150 

acres, Refd for Patenting 23rd Aug., 1744. 
Phila. Prop'y Papers, Church Land, Part of do., 6% acres, 
not Returned. 



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BERKS COUNTY PAPERS. 



45. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 12,200 A. between 

Reading «S Ruscomb Manor, dat'd 21st Jan., 1755. 

46. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 582^/2 A. on Kind Creek 

beyond the Blue Hills, dated 2nd Jan., 1755. 

47. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 1.431 A. on a large 

branch of Swatara Creek, dated 2nd Jan., 1755. 

4S. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 1.772 A. on Swatara 
Creek, dated 2nd Jan., 1755. 

49. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 1.000 A. on Kind 
Creek, dated 2nd Jan., 1755. 

ou. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 245 A., Cumru Town- 
ship, dated 14th Jan., 1755. 

51. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 461 Vo A. on East Side 

Schuylkill River beyond the Blue Mount'ns. dated 11th 
Dec, 1754. 

52. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 646 A. on Schuylkill 

River beyond the Blue Mount'ns, dated 11th Dec'r, 1754. 

53. Hon'ble Proprietaries, A return of 2,990 A. near Mosselin, 

Phila., now Berks County, dated 9th Mar., 1750. 

54. Peter Sell, Draft of 176^4 A.. Robeson Township. Sur- 

vey to agree. 

55. Jacob Hoffman, Draft of 123^4 A., Carnarvan Township. 

Survey to agi-ee. 

56. Mark Peelar, Draft of 167% A., Carnarvan Township, 

Survey to agree. 

57. Mich'l Finfrock, Draft of 127 A., in Robeson Township, 

Survey to agree. 

58. Hon'ble Proprietors, Draft of 500 A. near Maiden Creek, 

Ret'd. &c., 14 Jan'y, 1760. 

59. Hon'ble Proprietors, Draft of 99 A. in Alsace Township, 

Ret'd, &c., 19 May, '67. 

60. Hon'ble Proprietors, Draft of 2.990 A. near Mosselin, 

Ret'd, &c., 9 Mar., 1750. 

61. Hon'ble Proprietors, Draft of lands including the Town- 

ship of Reading. 

62. Det'k Welger & Co.. Draft of 308 A. 97 Per. in Ruscomb 

Manor. 
64. Det'k Welger & Co.. Draft of lOS A. 50 Per. in Ruscomb 

Manor. 
64. Det'k Welger & Co., Draft of 75^4 A., part fo the 12,200 

A. tract. 



254 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

65. Peter Harpell, Draft of 67 A. 147 P., part of Ruscomb 

Manor. 

66. Francis Parvin, Draft of Lands on Schuylkill. (In Schuyl- 

kill unpatented file.) 

67. List of Some of Prop'rs land. 

68. Order to survey to Geo. Jacobs & Geo. Hill two pieces 

of land on the line of Cumru and Heidelberg Town- 
ships, dated 5th Feb'y, 1761, per Wm. Peters. 

69. Jacob Kearn, An imperfect draft of land in Schuylkill. 

70. Jacob Huddlestone, Draft of 139 A. 63 Per., part of the 

2,989 A. tract. 

71. Julius Kirper, Draft of 166 A. 101 P., part of the 2,989 A. 

tract. 

72. Mich'l Mirkle, Draft of 171 A. 83 Per., part of the 2,989 A. 

tract. 

73. Ab'm Ely, Draft of 176 A., part of the 2,989 A. tract. 

74. Welgar & Co., Draft of 653 A., Part of Manor of Ruscomb. 

75. Detrick Welgar, Draft of 122 A. 68 P., Part of Manor of 

Ruscomb. 

76. Welgar & Harple, Draft of 296 A. 70 P., Part of Manor of 

Ruscomb. 

77. Peter Kittleman, Draft of 198 A. 95 P., Part of Manor of 

Ruscomb. 

78. Jacob Michael, Draft of 153 A. 39 P., Part of Manov of 

Ruscomb. 

79. Jacob Michael, Draft of 104 A. 56 P., Part of Manor of 

Ruscomb. 

80. Lod'k Harplehorn, Draft of 123 A, 65 P., Part of the 2,989 

acres Tract. 

81. John Reil, Draft of 138 A. 37 P., Part of the 2,989 acres 

Tract. 

82. Nich's Kering, Draft of 93 A. 118 P., Part of the 2,989 

acres Tract. 

83. Peter Rader, Draft of 138 A. 113 P., Part of the 2,989 acres 

Tract. 

84. Con'd Foglefinger, Draft of 166 A. 144 P., Part of the 2,989 

acres Tract. 

85. Benj. Koony, Draft of 103 A. 60 P., Part of the 2,989 acres 

Tract. 

86. Jerrerdine, Draft of 34 A. 135 P., Part of the 2.9S9 acres 

Tract. 

87. Peter Peel, Draft of 106 A. 38 P., Part of the 2.9S9 acres 

Tract. 

88. Henry Growl, Draft of 150 A. 29 P., Part of the 2,989 acres 

Tract. 



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PROPRIETARY RIGHTS 



Martin Warmer, Draft of 141 A. 70 P.. Part of the 2.989 
acres Tract. 

90. Stuffle Fry. Draft of 212 A. 51 P., Part of the 2.989 acres 

Tract. 

91. Jacob Triblespiece, Draft of 153 A. 25 P.. Part of the 2,989 

acres Tract. 

92. Mich'I Wyman, Draft of 171 A. 51 P., Part of the 2.9S9 

acres Tract. 

93. Reading Town, A bo«k Cont'g an acc't of the lots. 

94. Proprietaries, A draft of their 12,200 acres tract between 

Reading and Ruscomb Manor. Ret'd, &c., 21st January. 
1755. 

95. Proprietaries' Draft of part of the Manor of Tulpehockin 

divided into Sundry Tracts. 

96. Warr't for 400 A. on both sides Schuylkill called Mine 

Tract, about 2 miles below Reading. Ret'd, &c.. 22nd 
Mar., 1762. 

97. Benj. Fairman & Peter Rambo, Draft of the above Mine- 

Tract. 

98. John Richards, Draft of 30y2 A., part of the Mine Tract. 

99. Letter, Wm. Scull's, respecting John Richards' Survey. 

100. Subpoena for Mr. Lukens in Case of Peasons & Richards. 

101. Proprietaries' Memo'm about their land at Angelica, near 

Reading. 

102. Nicholas Jost, Draft of 23 A. 22 P., Part of the 12,20u acres 

tract. 

103. Proprietaries' Draft of 95 A., a Ford over Schuylkill. 

104. Proprietaries' Draft of 461 V2 A. on Schuylk'l and Mahanoy 

Creek beyond the Blue Mount'ns. 

105. Proprietaries' Draft of 126 A. on Schuylkill adjoining 

Sarah Finney, laid out for a Town. 

106. Proprietaries' Draft of 1,000 A. on Kind Creek. Ret'd, 

&c., 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 

107. Proprietaries' Draft of 582y2 A. on Kind Creek. Ret'd, 

&c., 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 

108. Ralph Ashton, Esq., Draft of 2,655 A. in for Tracts, on 

Schuvlkill opposite the mouth of Tulpehockon. 

109. Hon'ble Thos. Penn, Esq., Draft of 1.000 A. on Schuyl- 

kill (East side). 

110. Ralph Ashton, in Trust, Draft of 400 A.. Oley Township. 

111. Proprietaries' Draft of 245 A. on Schuylkill, Cumru 

Township. Ret'd. &c.. 14th Jan'y, 1755. 

112. Proprietaries' Draft of 600 A. on Schuylkill & Mana- 

kisie Creek in the Swedes Tract— Sold to Owen William 
& William Bird at £45 P. Ct., &c. 



256 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

113. Proprietaries' Draft of 168 A. 109 P., Cumru Township, 

Ret'd' &c., 7th Ap'l, 1768. 

114. Proprietaries' Draft of 1772 A. on Waters of Swatara. 

Ret'd, &c., 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 

115. Proprietaries' Draft of land within the Swedes tract, 

the same as No. 112. 

116. Mich'I Seister, Draft of 104 A. 71 P., part of the 12,200 

acre Tract. 

117. Hon'ble Proprietaries' Draft of 646 A. on Schuylldll 

beyond the Blue Hills, Ret'd, &c., 11 Dec, 1754. 

118. Hon'ble Proprietaries' Draft of 1,431 A. on a branch of 

Swatara, Ret'd, &c.. 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 
-119. Order of Wm. Peters, Sec'ty, to Survey a vacancy for 
Peter Feather in Cumru Township. " ' 

120. Letter of Sam'l Lightfoot Concerning a Ford on Schuyl- 

kill. 

121. Order to Survey land to the settlers on the Manor of 

Ruscomb. 

122. Draft of Herold & Hubers land, Ret'd, &c., 1st May, 1772. 

123. Draft of The new Town at Widow Finney's. 

124. Draft of 126 A. taken out of Rich'd Hockley's tract of 

1,150 A. on Schuylkill. 

125. Proprietaries' Draft 70% A. in Alsace Township. 

126. Thos. Freame's land draft of 10,000 A. on the N. E. 

Branch Swatara. 

127. Adam Householder, An order of Wm. Peters, Sec'ty, to 

survey 100 A. in Cumru Township for the Prop'rs use, 
to agree with said Householder. 

128. Letter of James Tilghman to Mr. Lukens on the subject 

of part of the Mine tract leased to Jacob Yeager & 
Christ'n Whitman. 



Additional. 

129. Conrad Bower, Reading lot No. 61, said to be patented 
but net found to be so. 
Henry Eberly, 151 A., part of Thos. Freame's Manor, 

See No. 126. 
Jacob Summy. 200 A., part of Thos. Freame's Manor, 
See No. 126. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 257 



ISLANDS IN SUSQUEHANNA. 



1. Allen's Island. 5Si^ A., In Susquehanna about one mile 

below the narrows, in Peter's Moun't, near the West 
Side the River. 

2. Baskin's Island, 677 A., and a small Island, o's A., At the 

mouth of Juniata River. 

3. Hog Island, 38 A., In Susqu'a about one mile below 

Halifax. 

4. Peach Island, 110 A., In Susqu'a about V^ mile below 

Halifax. 

5. Armstrong's Island, 25 A., In Susqu'a a little above Peach 

Island. 

6. , 2114 A., In Susqu'a below and in sight of 

Berrys Falls. 

7. Welche's Island, 91 A., In Susqu'a near the mouth of 

Mahantango Creek. 
S. , 41 A., In Susqu'a below & in sight of the 

next above. 
9. McKee's big Island, 66 A., In Susqu'a opposite McKee's. 

10. Logan's Island, 2514 A., In Susqu'a opposite McKee's. 

11. McKee's Cow Island, 151/2 A., In Susqu'a about one mile 

above McKee's. 

12. Weiser's Island, 224^^ A., In Susqu'a below the mouth of 

Mahanoy Creek. 

13. Logan's Island, 2341/2 A., Opposite the mouth of Mahanoy 

Creek & the end of Mahanoy Mountain. 

14. , 455% A., In the Junction of Juniata & Sus- 
quehanna. 

Note. — By a memorandum on a paper wrapped round 
the above drafts, it appears that they were Ret'd, 
to the Surveyor General's office 27th June. 1763. 

Note.— I do not find in the list, though in the files; 
the paper is No. 6 at the Top, viz: A draft of Jones's 
Islands in Susquehanna opp. the land of James Gal- 
braith, in Donegal Township, Lancaster County, 
Containing 681/2 acres. I have now marked it 
and placed it at the bottom of the file. R. T. L. 

15. Prop'rs Two Islands. 44 A. & 11 P., In Susquehanna. 

The Largest opp. to a large Tract of land. Pat'd to 
John Harris. 



258 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

16. Hill Islands, 268 A., In Susq'a opp. the late dwell'g plan- 
tat'n of John Day. 
Note.— See warrant No. 30, Albright Graff, York Co., 
by which it is s'd Shelley holds this Island. 

17. , 10 acres, In Susq'a, below the mouth of lellow 

Breeches Creek. 

18. Sandy Island and Apple Tree Island, 1 A. 80 P.. In 

Susq'a, about 2 miles below the mouth of Yellow 
Breeches Creek. 
Note.— To Jas. Rankin. See Pat. Book, A. A., 14, 
page 703. 

19. Walnut Island, 5 A. 60 Per., In Susq'a, ab't 2 miles above 

the m'th of Conestogo Creek. 

20. Round Island, 10 A., In Susq'a, Partly off the m'th of 

Conestogo Creek, Ret'd, &c., 12th Oct'r, 1770. 

21. Conestogoe Island, 61 A., In Susq'a, Two islands opp. 

the mouth of Conestogo Creek. 

22. Order to Survey Beech Island, Dated 17th May, 1770. 

23. Beech Island, 20 A. 104 P., In Susq'a, above the Great 

Conestogoe Falls, between Shelly's and Smith's Islands. 

24. Maple Island, 2 A. 106 P., In Susq'a, below Wright's 

Ferry. 

2-5. , 17% A., In Susq'a, opp. the Blue Rock Plan- 
tation. 

26. , ll^A A., In Susq'a, opp. the Blue Rock Plan- 
tation. 

27. Order to Survey a small Island In Susq'a River between 

Shelley's Island & York County, Supposed to qt. about 
4 acres. 

28. Thos. Simpson's Applicat'n for Two Small Islands, &c. 

29. Proprietaries, 43% A., In Susq'a River, about Vo mile 

above the mouth of Codorus Creek. 

30. , 2 A., In Susq'a, below McKee's half Falls & 

his big Island. 

31. Turkey Island, 26 A., In Susq'a, a little above mouth 

of Mahantango. 

32. , 11 A. 50 P., In Susq'a, a little below mouth of 

Mahantango on the West Side of the River. 

33. Hop Island, 2 A. 33 P., In Susq'a. Westward of Shelly's 

Island above the Great Conestogo Falls. 

34. Mathawana Island, 38 A. 50 P., In the River Juniata at 

a place called Mathawana Cabbins, opp. Holliday's 
Mill. 

35. , 11 A., In Susq'a, a Little above the mouth of 

Conodoguinet Creek. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 259 

36. Turkey Island, Sl^^ A., In Susq'a, opp. John Harris' 

Ferry. 

37. Chesney's Island, 9% A., In Susq'a. 

38. Poplar Island, 8^4 A., In Susq'a, opp. the mouth of Swa- 

tara Creek. 
For Garden Island. 7 A. 52 P., See a warr't to James 
Wright, No. 153, York "Warrants. 

39. Sassafras Island, 6% A.. In Susq'a River. 

40. Ryce's Island, SVz A., In Susq'a River. 

41. A list of the Islands in the River Schuylkill, noting the 

time they were Ret'd, in the Handwriting of Jno. 
Lukens, S. G. 

42. Certificate of a Island (Survey now filed with this), 1 A. 

60 P., in Schuylkill, opp. Hugh Roberts's Land. 

43. Adam Holman, An order to survey an Island for him in 

Susq'a, opp. Jno. Buckwalters & Dan'l Longaneckers. 

44. Island, 1 A. 130 P., Opp. Isaac & Thos. Wright's land. In 

Susq'a. 

45. Two Islands, 0.47 P. & 1.33 P., Opp. D. Longaneckers 6z 

Jno. Buckwalters. 

46. Two Islands, 29 V2 P. & 30 Per., Opp. Adam j^.olman & 

Thos. Rook. 

47. Two Islands, 39 Per. & 114 Per., Opp. Michael Stout & 

Rich'd Hockley. 

48. One Island, 19 A. 27 P., Opp. Harman Stall & Lawrence 

Hippie. 

49. One Island, 0.130 P., Opp. John Swaner & John Linder- 

man. 
2nd 49. Mulligan's Island (Susquehanna), 108U A. (No. 2 at 
the top is not entered before.) 
Query? Is this the same as No. 2 in B. Galbraith's 
letter describing 5 Island? 



YORK COUNTY PAPERS 



1. Agnew, James, 500 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 15th Ap'l, 1765. 

2. Agnew, Samuel, 125 acres, part of the Manor of Maske. 

dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

3. Agnew. James, 150 acres, part of the Manor of Maske. 

dated 16th Ap'l. 1765. 



260 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

4. Agnew, James, Jr., 250 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

5. Agnew, James & T. Douglas, in trust for a Meeting House, 

5 acres, part of the Manor of Maske. dated 17th Ap'l, 
1765. 

6. Armstrong, Quintin, 300 acres, part of the Manor of 

Maske, dated 7th Oct'r, 1765. 

7. Armstrong, John, 110 acres, pan of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 4th April, 1770. 

8. Buchanan, John, 400 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 15th May, 1765. 

9. Boyd, William, 200 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

survey filed in warr't, dated 15th May, 1765. 

10. Black, Sarah, In Trust, 300 acres, part of the Manor of 

Maske, survey filed in warr't, dated 18th May, 1765. 

11. Baird, William, 200 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 7th Octr, 1765. 

12. Boyd, John, 120 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 7th Oct'r, 1765. 

13. Black, Robert, 400 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 22nd June. 1773. 

14. Bighara, Robert. 50 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 8th Oct'r, 1774. 

15. Cotton, Henry, 200 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 2nd Oct'r, 1765. 

16. Cathcart, William, 300 acres, part of the Manor of Maske. 

survey filed with war't. dated 20th Ap'l, 1773. 

17. Dunwoody, David, 400 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

18. Douglass, Thomas, 200 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

19. Dunwoody, Hugh, 400 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

20. Davis, Hugh, 160 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

survey filed with war't, dated 7th Oct'r, 1765. 

21. Edie, Samuel, Esq., 200 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Jan'y, 1767. 

22. Fletcher, John, 300 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Jan'y, 1767. 

23. Gibson, Jane. 100 acres, part of the Manor of Maske, 

dated 16th Ap'l. 1765. 

24. Gettys, Samuel, 250 acres, at first supposed to be within 

the Manor of Maske, but since found to be outside of it, 
dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 201 

25. Gettys, Samuel. 250 acres, at first supposed to be within 

the Manor of Maske, but since found to be outside of 
it, dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

26. Gilmore. Jennett, 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske, dated 

27th Aug., 1765. 

27. Jinkins. Moses, 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske, survey 

filed in warr't, dated 7th Ocfr. 1765. 
2S. Hossack. Thos., 300 acres, in the Manor of Maske, filed 

in warr't, dated 22nd Ap'l, 1765. 
2ud 28. Hossack, John, 150 acres, in the Manor of Maske, 

dated 22nd Ap'l, 1765. 

29. Johnston, Robert, 150 acres, in the Manor of Maske, dated 

16th Ap'l, 1765. 

30. Johnston, Ephraim, & others. 160 acres, in the Manor of 

Maske. dated 22nd Ap'l, 1765. 

31. Karr, George, 350 acres, in the Manor of Maske. dated 16th 

Ap'l. 1765. 

32. Long. Robert, 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske, survey 

filed with warr't, dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

33. Latta, Thos., 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske, dated loih 

Ap'l, 1765. 

34. Levington. Andrew, 100 acres, in the Manor of Maske, 

survey filed with warr't. dated 16th Sept., 1766. 

35. Linn. Robert. 150 acres, in the Manor of Maske. dated 13th 

Aug.. 1767. 

36. Latta, Thos., 350 acres, in th" Manor of Maske. dated 7th 

Oct'r, 1774. Survey filed of 190 acres, which writes a 
warrant of 1705. 

37. Morrow. John, 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske. Sur- 

vey filed with warr't. dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

38. McClellan. David, 300 acres, in the Manor of Maske, Sur- 

vey filed with warr't, dated 16th Ap'l, 1765. 

39. McGachy, John, 450 acres, in the Manor of Maske. dated 

ICth Ap'l, 1765. 

40. McCullough, Sam'l. 160 acres, in the Manor of Maske, 

dated IGth Ap'l, 1765. 

41. McCarley, Moses, 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske, dated 

15th May, 1765. 

42. McNutt, John, 50 acres, in the Manor of Maske. Survey 

filed with warr't. dated ISth May, 1765. 

43. Murphy. James. 200 acres, in the Manor of Maske. Sur- 

vey filed with warr't, dated 21st May, 1765. 

44. McConaughy. David, in trust. &c.. 100 acres, in the Manor 

of Maske. Survey filed with wann. dated 25th May, 1765. 



.'62 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

45. Morrison, Robert, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

4th June, 1765. Survey filed in warr't. 

46. Morrison, Joseph, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 27th 

June, 1765. See warr't for do. 

47. Morrison, John, 300 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 11th 

Sept., 1765. 

48. McCracken, Thos., 300 acres, in the Manor of Maske, 

dated 7th Oct'r. 1765. 

49. McPherson, Rob't, 300 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

7th Dec, 1765. 

50. McDonald, Duncan, 120 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

15th Sept., 1766. Survey filed in warr't. 

51. McCallister, Gabriel, 160 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

16th Sept., 1766. See warr't. 

52. McPherson, Rob't & Sam'l Edie, in Trust, 150 acres, in 

Manor of Maske, dated 16th Jan'y, 1767. 

53. McKnaught, Jas., 100 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

16th Jan'y, 1767. 

54. Murphy, John, 160 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

13th Aug., 1767. 

55. McClellan, Wm., 350 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

13th Aug., 1767. 

56. Morrison, Joseph, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

13th Mar.. 1769. 

57. McNair, Alex'r, 150 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

30th Ocfr. 1772. 

58. McNair, Alex'r, 250 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

30th Ocfr, 1772. 

59. McCreary, Wm.. 300 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 

29th Aug., 1774. Survey filed in warrant. 

60. Foe, Alex'r, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. Survey filed in warrant. 

61. Paxton, John, l-iO acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 2Sth 

May, 1765. 

62. Rowan, Henry, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. Survey filed in warrant. 

63. Reed, John, 200 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. Survey filed in warrant. 

64. Riddle, James, 300 acres, in Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Jan'y, 1767. Survey filed in warrant. 

65. Shannon, Thos., 300 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. 

66. Scott, John, 125 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l. 

1765. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 26;^ 

67. Stuart, John, 250 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

68. Scott, Hugh, 180 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

69. Sipes, George, 130 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

70. Steel, John, 240 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

71. Scott, Wm., 300 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 
17G5. 

72. Stewart, Rob't, 100 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 30th 

May, 1765. Survey filed in warr't. 

73. Sleraons, Rev. John, and others, in Trust, &c., 10 acres, 

Manor of Maske. dated 13th Aug., 1767. 

74. Thomson, And'w, 125 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. 

75. Thomson, James, 250 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 7th 

Oct'r, 1765. 

76. Vance, Chas., 300 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

77. Wilson, Jas., 600 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th Ap'l, 

1765. 

78. Wilson, Thos., 200 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 21st June, 

1765. 

79. Blank. See file 101. 

80. Wilson, Joseph, 150 acres, Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Jan'y, 17G7. Survey filed in warr't. 

81. Work, Rob't, 400 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 15th Ap'l, 

1773. Survey filed in warr't. 

82. Young, James, 200 acres. Manor of Maske, dated 16th 

Ap'l, 1765. 

83. Proprietaries, 30,000 acres, warrant for ISIanor of Maske, 

dated ISth June, 1741. Ret'd, &c., 7th Ap'l, 1768. 

84. Proprietaries' warrant, 43,500 acres, draft of ditto. 

85. Peter Grung & Jno. Price, 638 acres, draft of 2 tracts 

adjoining in Paradise Township. 
8G. Commissioners' order to J. Steel & J. Taylor to lay out 
2,000 acres beyond Susquehanna for a Copper Mine, 
dated 5th Ap'l, 1722. 

87. Proprietaries, 100 acres, in Springetsbury near York 

Town, an order to agree, fcc, dated March. 1770. 

88. Order to survey 150 acres in reserved lands within 4 

miles of York Town, to agree with Casper Banner for 
the purchase thereof. Survey filed with the order. 



264 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

89. Letter of Rich'd Peters to the Surveyor General respect'g 

a dispute, &c. 

90. Letter of Rich'd Peters respecting a survey of 491 acres, 

&c. 

91. Mine Land on the West Side Susquehanna, draft of it. 

92. York Town, draft of 4361/^ acres on which said town is 

laid out. 

93. Prop'rs draft of 203% acres in the Manor of Sprir gets- 

bury, York township. 

94. Grant of Proprietors for S. Taylor's & T. Marshall's 

plantations on West Side Susquehanna. 

95. Thomas Usher, order to Survey for his use 150 acres of 

land in York Township, .tc. 

96. Proprietaries' draft of 520 acres of land near Conewago, 

over Susquehanna. 

97. Order to lay out Springetsbury Manor, York County. 

98. John Ritz, order to survey for his use 150 acres within 

3 miles of York Town. 

99. Peter Feisser, order to survey for his use 150 acres within 

3 miles of York Town, in Springetsbury Manor. 

100. Michael Hassler, order to survey for his use 20u acres 

within 3 miles of York Town, in Springetsbury Manor. 

101. George, Warabach, order to survey for his use 150 acres. 

Survey filed with order. 

102. Philip Hoff, order to survey for his use 200 acres in or 

near the Manor of Maske. 

103. Michael Dowdle, application for 2 pieces within Spring- 

etsbury Manor. 

104. Michael Snyder, application for 1 piece of land within 

Springetsbury Manor. 

105. Mich'l Zimmerman, application for 50 acres of land 

within Springetsbury Manor. 

106. Philip Waggoner, application for 170 acres of land within 

Springetsbury Manor. 

107. Fred'k Eichelberger, application for 150 acres of land 

within Springetsbury Manor. 
And Christ'n Reif. Survey filed between these numbers. 

108. Mich'l Smyser, draft of 7 acres 142 perches, to agree. &c. 

109. Mich'l Welder, application for 200 acres in Springetsbury 

Manor. 

110. Michael Smyser, order to survey for him 15 acres in 

Springetsbury Manor. 
-111. Philip Fetterer, application for 100 acres in Springetsbury 
Manor. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTfS. 2C, 

And Jno. Shoemaker, application for 200 acres in Spring- 

etsbury :\Ianor. 
112. Dan'l Reisher, application for 2u acres in Springetsbury 

Manor, 
lis. Proprietaries & others, draft of l.O-JTJo acres— incomplete. 

114. Baltzerin Rudesilly, app'n for 9u acres in Manchester 

Township. 

115. James McClean or McKeen's app'n foi- on acres, part of 

the Manor of Maske. 

116. Wm. Marshall's app'n for a survey of a part of the Manor 

of Maske, to agree, &c. 

117. John Banger, app'n for 150 acres in Codorus Township, 

about 5 miles from York. 

118. Letter of Rich'd Peters to ye Surveyor General respect'g 

Price & Grung's lands. &c. 

119. Jacob Pflieger's order for 80 acres, about 4 miles from 

York Town. 

120. Geo. &. Christ'n Vogel, app'n for 250 acres in Springets- 

bury Manor. Survey filed v.ith order. 

121. Order to survey in Springetsbury Manor Sundry tracts, 

viz: for Jno. Bush, Philip Ravick. Chrisfn and Mich'l 
Dise. Dise pat'd on warr't to accept. 1813. 

122. Peter Wambach, app'n 200 acres of land, part of Spring- 

etsbury Manor. 

123. Hen. Summenower, app'n 150 acres, pan of Springetsbury 

Manor. 

124. John Kline, app'n 35 acres, part ff Springetsbury Manor. 

125. Christ'n Leonard, app'n 200 acres, part of Springetsbury 

Manor. 
12C. John Hay, State of York Town claimed by him. 

127. Jacob Corrill, app'n for 100 acres in Springetsbury Manor. 

128. Report of Sam'l Johnston. Esq., in case of Matt's Gantzon 

•s^: Geo. Lechnir, ag't Rich'd Peters, Esq. 

129. Philip Rauch, Draft of 8G acres 5S perches, part of 

Springetsbury Manor. 

130. Judgment of B'jard of Property in the above case. 

131. Draft of Rich'd Peters' interference with Geo. Lightner. 

132. McClean's & Matthews' letter about York Town lands 

In 1774. 

133. Proprietaries' warr't to resurvey Springetsbury Manor. 

134. Proprietaries' Grant to Sam'l Blunston. 350 acres ^Vest 

Side Susquehanna. 
135 Letter from Jas. Wright lo Chas. Norris respecting his 
Brother's title to land. &c. 



266 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

136. Draft of Lots on the West Side Codorus, per Wm. Mat- 

thews. 

137. Order to run the lines of ye resurvey of Diggs's choice. 

138. Geo. Sheely, an order to survey 100 acres for him in 

Springetsbury Manor. 

139. Godlob Zegall, app'n for 150 acres in Springetsbury Manor. 

And Martin Mauger, app'n for 70 acres in Springetsbury 
Manor. 

140. Michael Peterman, order to survey .for him 40 acres in 

Windsor T'ws'p. 
And Jacob Meyer, order to survey for him 50 acres in 
York T'ws'p, one within 5 and the other 3 miles of 
York. 

141. Adam Daron's app'n for 100 acres, supposed to be in 

Springetsbury Manor. 

142. Proprietary order to survey for their use 150 acres in 

Springetsbury Manor for a plantation. 

143. Philip Fritz and Michael Miller, Draft of 400 acres & 

142 perches, in right of Joseph Evans, in Springetsbury 
Manor. 

144. Order of Proprietaries in favor of John &. James Hen- 

dricks & others for land on West Side Susquehanna, 
opposite Hempfield. 

145. Gantzon & others vs. Rich'd Peters, Esq., Sundry drafts, 

&c., in that case. 

146. Springetsbury Manor & Town of York. Resurveyed on 

warrant dated 21st May, 1762 — 64,520 acres. 

147. Denis Meyer, Survey, 394 acres. 

148. Heirs of James Wright, in right of Wm. Smith, 131 acres 

75 perches. 

149. Letter of S. Blunston to Eastburn. 

150. Ulrich Wistler & John Rosen, Survey, 418 acres. 

151. Jacob Zeigler, Survey, 285 acres. 

Not numbered — Part of York Town claimed by John Hays 

in right of Martin Fry, 154 acres 51 per. 
Not numbered— Jacob Doudel, 2 lots in town, Hon'ble 

Prop'rs to agree with Martin Cronemiller, 98 acres 

40 per. 
Not numbered — Jacob Mehle, survey in Springetsbury 

Manor, 302 acres. 
Not numbered — Mich'l Long, in right of Geo. Sheely 

(See No. 138), 62 acres 55 per. 
Not numbered — George Sheely. (See do.) 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 2C- 

ADDITIONS TO THE YORK PROPRIETARY PAPERS. 



The following Surveys were found on an Examination of the 
Pat'd files, Commenced in 1S24: 
31. Geo. Karr, p't of the Manor of Maske, 273 A. 24 P., Ret'd, 
&c., 20th Jan'y, 1767. 

1. James Agnew, p't of the Manor of Maske, 497 A.. Ret'd, 

&c., 15th Aug., 1766. 
22. John Fletcher, p't of the Manor of Maske, 220 A. 103 P., 

Ret'd, &c., 3 Sept., 1769. 
2nd No. 28. John Hosack, p't of the Manor of Maske, 49 A. 

70 P.. Ret'd, &c., 6th Feb'y. 
2nd 28. John Hosack. p't of the Manor of Maske, 120 A. 

152 P., Ret'd, &c., 22nd July, 1802. 
28. Thos. Hosack, p't of the Manor of Maske, 7 A., Ret'd, 

7th Mar. 1801. 
8. Jno. Buchanan, p't of the Manor of Maske, 343 A. 90 P.. 

Ret'd, &c., 4th Feb'y, 1813. 
11. Wm. Baird, p't of the Manor of Maske, 35 A. 46 P., Ret'd, 

&c., Gth Feb'y, 1813. 
5. Jas. Agnew & Thos. Douglas, p't of the Manor of Maske, 

5 A., Ret'd, (fcc... 22nd Mar., 1792. 
7. Jno. Armstrong, 123% A., Ret'd, &c. 10th Jan'y, 1805. 

2. Sam'l Agnew, 144 A. 17 P., Ret'd, &c., 7th July, 1805. 
1. Jas. Agnew, 59 A. 106 P., Ret'd, &c.. 17th Sept., 1806. 

24. Sam'l Gattys, 194 A. 31 P., Ret'd, «6;c., 3rd Oct'r, 1788. 

26. Jannet Gilmore, 138 A. 90 P., Ret'd, &c., 11th Nov'r, 1804. 

41. Moses McArley, 160 A. 40 P., Ret'd, &c., 20th Feb'y, 1805. 

147. Dennis Meyer, Survey, 394 A. 

148. Heirs of Jas. Wright in right of Wm. Smith, 131 A. 75 P. 

149. Letter of S. Blunston to Eastburn. 

150. Ulrich Wistler & John Rosen, survey, 418 A. 

151. Jacob Zeigler, survey, 285 A. 

Not numbered — Part of York Town claimed by John Hays, 

in right of Martin PYy, 154 A. 51 P. 
Not numbered — Jacob Doutel, 2 lots in town, Hon'ble 

Proprietaries to agree with Martin Cronemiller, 98 

A. 40 P. 
Not numbered — Jacob Memle, Survey, in Springetsbury 

Manor, 302 A. 
Not numbered— Mich'l Long, in right of Geo. Sheely 

(See No. 138), 62 A. 55 P. 
Not numbered— George Sheely (See No. 138), 98 A. 100 P. 
5. By a note of the Dep'ty Surveyor on the draft, is not the 

Manor of Maske. See the same, ret'd. &c., 22nd Mar., 

1792, to Agnew & Douglass, in trust, &c. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PAPERS. 



1. Proprietaries, 11,526 acres, draft, on the waters of Lacha- 

waxin Creek & on the heads of Big Middle Creek. 
Ret'd, &c., 14th June, 1784, to John Musser. 

2. Thomas Vanhorne, Warrant for lot No. 21 in the Manor 

of Sunbury, at Wioming, dated loth Jan'y, 1772. 

3. Thomas Vanhorne, 177 acres 132 perches, draft of said 

lot No. 21. 

4. Thomas Vanhorne, Warrant for lot No. 20 in said Manor. 

5. Thomas Vanhorne, 190 A. 90 Per., Draft of said lot No. 20. 

6. Jonas Seely, Esq., 873 A. 94 Per., draft of land on a 

branch of Lachawaxin Creek. Ret'd, &c., 18th Dec'r, 
1806, to Henry Spearing & Nicholas Kern. 

7. Jonas Seely, Esq., 8,3731/2 acres. Draft on Lachawaxin. 

8. Proprietaries, 5,000 acres, warr't at Mecungy, dated 8th 

Sept., 1762. 

9. Jonas Seely, 10,000 acres, Warrant on the waters of 

Lachawaxin, &c. 

10. Proprietaries, 3,000 acres. Warrant in one or more tracts 

on the branches of Corkins Creek— dated 31st Mav, 
177G. Ret'd, &c., 2Gth Ap'l, 1798. 

11. Proprietaries, 10,000 acres, AVarrant on the waters of 

Lachawaxin & Big Middle Creek— dated 31st May, 1776. 

12. Proprietaries' warrant, 8,500 acres, in three Tracts, ad- 

joining & below Station Point. One to include the 
mouth of a Creek Called Equinunk & one opposite 
to a place known by the name of Cookhouse, dated 
8th Dec'r, 1773. 

13. William Rishel, 50 acres, order to survey part of a Prop'rs 

tract, Salisbury Township, McCoy to agree. 

14. An Imperfect draft of several surveys at Saucon, made by 

John Chapman. 

15. Daniel Dorney, 50 acres, an order to survey in the Prop'rs 

Reserve Tract. Whitehall Township. 

16. Philip Steinraetz. order to survey land for him in 

Macungy. Part of a Prop'r tract. 

17. Order to Wm. Parsons and Edward Scull, dated 4th May, 

1750, to finish the Examination of the New Purchase 
&c. 

18. Philip Meichsel, 75 acres, order to agree— Survey filed 

with it, 54 A. 80 P. 

19. John Faller, Order to agree. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 269 

20. Bern'd Henchel, app'n for 50 acres, part of Prop'rs tract 

in Macungie. 

21. Geo. Hen. Seybert, app'n for 40 acres, part of the reserved 

lands, about 2 miles from Easton. 

22. Mich'l Cress, app'n for 40 A. within 3 mil*>s of Easton. 

23. Proprietaries, 215 acres, including Lake Paupunaumins, 

about 20 miles from Easton. Ret'd, &c., 23rd Dec'r, 1754. 

24. Proprietaries, 360 acres opp. the Foul Rift, in Mount 

Bethel Township. Ret'd, &c.. 19th May, 17C7. 
23. Proprietaries, 410 acres at Minisiuk. near Dingman's 
Ferry. Ret'd, &c., 20th Jan'y. 1752. 

26. Adam Many, app'n for 35 acres, part of ye reserved lands 

within 6 miles of Easton. 

27. Proprietaries, 4,390y2 acres, Called Damascus— on Dela- 

ware & Cashe's Creek. 

25. Proprietaries, 1,001 acres, near the north branch of Lacha- 

waxin Creek, beyond the blue Hills. 

29. Proprietaries, 275 acres, on Brodhead's Creek, about 7 

miles above one Saladays. Ret'd, &.C., 20th Jan'y, 1752. 

30. Proprietaries, 523 acres, on a Branch of Delaware, within 

the New Purchase. Ret'd, &c., 21st Jan'y. 1752. 

31. Proprietaries, 6.500 acres. Called Indian Tract— in the 

Forks of Delaware, Ret'd, &c., 19th May, 1767. 

32. Proprietaries, 596 acres, at the foot of Foul Rift. 

33. David Waggoner. 20 A. app'n adjoining his Mill Land. 

34. Order to Survey and divide 1.000 acres in Macungy. 

35. Leon'd Kughel, app'n for 100 acres, part of the reserved 

lands in Macungy. 

36. John Lukens, Esq., 520 acres, Draft at a place called 

Shohocking. 

37. Proprietaries, 2,770 acres 30 per., on the waters of Lecha- 

waxin. Ret'd, &c., 26th April, 1798. 

38. Proprietaries, 284 acres, Saucon Township. Ret'd, &c., 

26th Dec'r, '54. 

39. Proprietaries, 2.222 acres. Called Safe Harbour, on Dela- 

ware & Equinunk. 

40. Proprietaries, Draft of Lands in the Forks of Delaware, 

23,048 A., made 21st Feb'y, 1763, by J. Lukens. S. G. 

41. Proprietaries, Draft, 2,147 A. 101 Per., on Macungv-. 

Barrens on warr't 8th Sept.. 1762. 

42. Proprietaries. 785 acres, in Mount Bethel Township, on 

Warr't 31st Dec. 1733. 

43. Proprietaries. 810 acres, at the Confluence of Wallen- 

paupach and Lechawacksein. Ret'd, &c.. 21st Jan'y. 
1752. 



270 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

44. Proprietaries, 525 acres, on the River Delaware, a little 

above the Foul Rift. 

45. Proprietaries, 1,890 acres and 500 acres, in the Forks of 

Delaware. 

46. Proprietaries, General Draft of Lands in the Forks of 

Delaware. 

47. Hon. Thos. Penn, Esq., Draft of 1,000 acres & 500 acres. 

in the Forks of Delaware, in the handwriting of Ben- 
jamin Eastburn. Also another Tract, qt. not mentioned. 

48. Proprietaries, Draft, 395 acres, on Delaware beyond the 

Blue Mountains. Ret'd, &c., 23rd Dec'r, 1754. 

49. Proprietaries, 134 A. 105 P., adjoining Wm. Allen, in the 

forks of Delaware. Ret'd, &c., 26th Dec'r, 1754. 

50. Proprietaries, 520 A., on Delaware River, including the 

Mouth of Lechawacksin. Ret'd, &c., 21st Jan'y, 1752. 

51. Proprietaries, 12,150 acres at Lehighwaxscet — the Wal- 

lenpaupach Manor. Ret'd, &c., 22nd Jan'y, 1752. 

52. Proprietaries, Draft of Sundry Tracts of Land, including 

& near Easton & including an Island in Delaware, opp. 
the Mouth of Bushkiln. 

53. Proprietaries, Draft 900 acres, adjoining the Town of 

Easton. Ret'd, &c., 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 

54. Proprietaries, Draft 3,550 acres, on Delaware River. Ret'd, 

&c., 26th Dec, 1754. 

55. Proprietaries, Draft of 500 acres, adjoining Patrick 

Grames' land in the Forks of Delaware. Ret'd, &^., 
26th Dec, 1754. 

56. Proprietaries, Draft 1,223 acres, adjoining Wm. Allen & 

others in the Forks of Delaware. Ret'd, &c., 26th Dec'r, 
1754. 

57. Proprietaries, Draft 12,548 acres, in the Forks of Delaware, 

on General Warr't, 14th NoVr, 1741. 

58. Proprietaries, Draft 7,985 acres, in the Forks of Delaware, 

on General Warr't, 14th Nov., 1741. 

59. Proprietaries, Draft 400 acres, nearly opp. the mouth of 

Mochocomack, on Delaware. Ret'd, &c., 20th Jan'y. 
1752. 

60. Governor's order to call on Deputies, &c. 

61. Proprietaries. Draft of a triangular piece of ground on 

the West branch of Delaware, at Easton. 

62. Proprietaries, 28,000 acres, in the Forks of Delaware, said 

to be useless. 

63. Proprietaries, Draft of the Forks on a very small scale — 

incomolete. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHT?. 271 

64. Proprietaries. Draft 28,000 acres, in the Forks of Dela- 

ware — incomplete. 

65. Hon. John Penn, Esq., (Q. 15. Northampton County Warr't 

book, Letter A, No. 19.) Draft 1,060 acres, on a large 
branch of Fishing Creek, 8 or 10 miles above the end 
of Fishing Creek Mount'n. Ret'd, &c., 13th Mar., 1770, 
to Athill and Hopkinson.— Quere, if this is not now 
Northiim))erIand County. 

66. Sundries, a draft l,040i/2 acres, Macungy Township. 

67. Draft of Sundry small Islands, opp. the mouth of Sha- 

mokin Creek, in Susqu'a River — See the bundle of 
Island drafts for it. 

68. Palsor Hess, Draft of 35 acres on Delaware River, adjoin- 

ing Lawrence Merkle. 

69. Draft of the Point of land on the South side western 

branch Delaware, opp. Easton, including Albright's 
Imp'ts, including in all 120 acres — 74 acres, part thereof, 
is Ret'd, &c.. 29th Nov'r, 1753 to Wm. Coxe by Warr't 
of ye same date. 

70. Proprietaries Ret'n of 395 A. on Delaware River, dated 

23rd Dec, 1754. 

71. Proprietaries, Ret'n of 500 A. in the Falls of Delaware, 

dated 26th Dec, 1754. 

72. Proprietaries, Ret'n of 3,550 A. on River Delaware, dated 

26th Dec, 1754. 

73. Proprietaries, Ret'n .of 900 A., in the forks of Delaware. 

dated 2nd Jan'y, 1755. 

74. Proprietaries, Ret'n of 1,223 A., in the forks of Delaware, 

dated 26th Dec, 1754. 

75. Proprietaries, Ret'n of 215 A. on the Lake Paupunauming, 

beyond the blue Mountains, dated 23rd Dec, 1754. 
•76. Proprietaries, Ret'n of 284 A., in Saucon Township, 
dated 26th Dec, 1754. 

77. Proprietaries. Ret'n of 134 A., In the Forks of Delaware. 

dated 26th Dec, 1754. 

78. Proprietaries order to survey 500 acres at Shohocking. 

79. Proprietaries. Draft 520 acres, called Shohocking. 

80. Proprietaries, Draft of Lechawacksein Manor, said to be 

useless. 

81. Proprietaries. Draft 312 A. 42 P., called Brewers' Den, or, 

a branch of Equinunk Creek. 

82. Proprietaries, Draft 1,649 A. 23 P.. called Fox Harbour, 

on the waters of I^echawaxin Creek. 



272 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

83. Proprietaries. Draft 510 A. 25 P., called "Ducks' Har- 

bour," on the bend waters of Little Equinunk Creek, 
about 5 miles from Delaware. 

84. Proprietaries. Draft 999 A. 155 P.. called "Mill Seat," on 

the most southerly branch of Equinunk Creek, about 

51/^ miles from Delaware. 
S5. Proprietaries, Draft 3,032 A. 90 P., called "The Meadows," 

on the West branch of Lechawaxin Creek, on the East 

side of Moosick Mountain. 
86. Proprietaries, Draft 665% A., called "Beaver Harbour," 

on Beaver Pond creek, being the middle branch of 

Quacake. 
87. Proprietaries, Draft 3^603 A., called "Cow-Pasture," on 

the Most Westerly branches of Tamaque or little 

Schuylkill. 

85. Proprietaries, Draft 20,948 A. 56 P., called "Pleasant 

Garden," on the waters of Big Middle Creek, a Westerly 
branch of Lechawaxin. 

89. Proprietaries, Draft 1,280 A. 45 P., called "Sandy Run," 

on the Waters of Lechawaxin, about ten miles from 
Delaware. 

90. Proprietaries. 839% acres, called "Tarrapan Harbour," 

on Tarrapan Creek, on north side Broad Mountain, on 
ye path leading from Gnattenhutten to Wioming, about 
a mile west of Lehi River. 

91. Edam Eppler's app'n for 50 A., part of the Prop's appro- 

priated lands in the Barrens of Macungie. 

92. Geo. Scrott, app'n for 100 A., part of ditto. 

93. Orders to Survey and divide the Prop'rs lands near 

Macungy. 

94. Peter Miller. Ditto for 40 A., part of Macung>' Barrens. 

95. Proprietaries, Location of Lands in Northampton County* 

by Robert Lettis Hooper. 

96. Nicholas Koch's app'n for 50 A. of land within 3 miles 

of Easton, in the Reserved lands. 

97. And'w Fetzer, app'n for 60 A., Reserved lands in Ma- 

cungie. 

98. Mich'l Ruch, Draft 125 acres — imperfect. 

99. Rishel & Eppeler's order for Lands in Whitehall & Ma- 

cungie Townships. 
100. Proprietaries. Draft of 596 acres, called Jerico, on Dela- 
ware, in Mount Bethel Township. Ret'd, &c., 19th May, 
1767. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 27C 

101. Sundries. 517 A. 152 P.. Resurvey & division of it on 

little Lehigh. The Parts Ret'd, &c.. Nov'i, '57. Jan'y, 
'59, & Jan'y, 1760, to ye respective persons. 

102. Proprietaries 535 A., draft on Delaware River below th<- 

Foul Rift. 

103. Joseph Owens. Memn of a Lea.se agreed to l>e given him 

of 500 acres of Land at Shohocking. 

104. Henry Roan. Jun'r. Draft SO A. 72 P., Part of an appro- 

priated tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 

105. Henry Kramer. Draft 80 A. 15 P., Part of an appro- 

priated tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 
lOG. Conrad Fox, Draft 110 A. 132 P.. Part of an appro- 
priated tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 

107. Sebastian Unangst, Draft 83 A. 153 P., Part of an appro- 

priated tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 

108. Sebastian Unangst, Draft 59% A. 153 P., Part of an appro- 

priated tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 

109. John Devalt, Draft 84 A. 27 P., Part of an appropriated 

tract of the Hon'ble Thos. Penn. 

110. Jno. Anderson, Draft 67 A. 95 P., Part of Prop'rs Dryland, 

No. 193, in Scull's General Draft. 

111. Lewis Gordon, Esq., Draft 21u A. 107 P.. Part of ditto- 

No. 194. 

112. Plan of Easton. 

113. Plan of Easton. 

114. Plan of Easton. 



Additional to the N'orthanipiou Files. 

Peter Gaskill and others, 5,214 A. 139 Per. Ret'd, &c., 
7th June, 1806. Resurveyed on order of ye Board, 
dated 7th Aug., 1804, in Part of two warrants to "Wm. 
Penn, Jr., Nos. 33 & 36, Phil'a Prop'ry Papers. 



NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY PAPERS 



Proprietaries, Warrant for the Islands in Susq'a. within 
the last purchase, dated 29th Nov'r, 1768. 

Proprietaries. Draft for 2,000 acres at Nescopeck, dated 
27th Dec'r. 176S. 

Proprietaries. Draft for 1.250 acres, opp. the Town of Sun- 
bury, dated 27th Dec. 1768. 

]8-3-3d Ser. 



274 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

4. Proprietaries, Draft in 500 acre tracts — Any lands on or 

near the East branch Susq'a where there are any mines 
or minerals, dated 23d Dec, 1768. 

5. Proprietaries, Draft for 3,000 acres in one or more tracts, 

either opposite Owegy, to Join on the late purchase 
line & to extend down the River or on Wyaloosing 
Creek or any of the Creeks between Wyaloosing &. 
Owegy, &c., dated 12th Jan'y, 1774. 

6. Proprietaries, Draft for 1,000 acres, in two tracts, viz: 

500 at the mouth of the Lycoming & 500 in any part of 
the late purchase, dated 31 Jan'y, 1769. 

7. Proprietaries, Draft for 1,000 acres, in two Tracts, viz: 

500 on the South side Shamokin Creek & 500 A. at the 
Point of the West branch, on the North side, &c.. dated 
5th Jan'y, 1769. 

8. Proprietaries, Warr't for 500 acres, The manor of Pom- 

fret, dated 29th Oct., 1768. 

9. Proprietaries, Warr't for 1,500 acres, On Buffalo Creek, 

dated 17th Mar., 1769. See warrant. 

10. Proprietaries, Warr't for 1,500 acres, on the West branch 

of Susq'a, at ye mouth of Muncy Creek, dated 24th 
November, 176S. 

11. Proprietaries, Warrant for 10,000 acres from below Wya- 

loosing to Towandie Creek & Owegy, dated 27th Sept., 
1773. 

12. Proprietaries, Special Grant to Rich'd Penn, Esq., for 

30,000 acres of land on the north boundary between 
Delaware & Susq'a, dated 3rd Dec'r. 1774. 

13. Ohas. Stewart, Warrant for lot No. 17 in the Manor of 

Sunbury at Wyoming, dated 7th Feb'y, 1772. 

14. Chas. Stewart, Draft of said lot No. 17. 

15. Proprietaries, Draft 180 acres of land at Mahoning Creek, 

Ret'd, &c., 5th May, 1770. 

16. Proprietaries, Draft 1,866 acres, called "Indian Landing," 

on the South'y side of N. E. Branch Susq'a, opp. the 
mouth of Owegy. 

17. Proprietaries, Drafts of Manor of Muncy, divided. 

18. Orders for dividing the Manor of Muncy & Pomfret, dated 

1st Ap'l, 1776. 

19. Proprietaries, Draft 579 acres at Lycoming. Ret'd. &c., 

5th May, 1770. 

20. Proprietaries, 500 acres at the Main Point, opp. Fort 

Augusta. Ret'd, &c., 1st Sept'r, 1772, to Rev'd Richard 
Peters. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 275 

21. Proprietaries. 3,092 acres, called "St. David's," on the 

Easterly side of the N. E. branch Susq'a River, begin- 
ning about 2 miles below Owegy & extending along the 
River, &;c. 

22. Proprietaries, 4,545 acres, called "Pine Grove," on the 

S. E. side of ye north E. Branch Susq'a, adjoining the 
above tract. 

23. Proprietaries, 3,520 acres, called "Dundee," on Wyaloosing 

Creek. 

24. Proprietaries, Draft 320 acres, at the mouth of Buffalo 

Cr. Ret'd, &c., 5th May, 1770. 

25. Proprietaries, Draft 500 acres, on the West branch Susq'a, 

at the Point— Ret'd, &c., 1st Sept'r, 1772. 

26. Proprietaries, 1,328 acres on West side of the river Susq'a 

adjoining the line or bounds of the Purchase of 1754 — 
828 acres thereof. Ret'd, &c., 29th Sept., 1773, for Jno. 
Allen, Esq. 

27. Proprietaries, 601 acres, 157 per. Called "Waphallapen" 

on Waphallapen Creek & Susq'a River. 

28. Proprietaries, 995 acres on the N. E. branch Susq'a in- 

cluding the mouth of Nescopeck Creek. 

29. Orders to Survey Sundry tracts of land in Northd 

County, dated 10th Mar., 1774. 

30. Orders to Survey Sundry tracts of land iu North' d 

County, dated 15th Nov., 1768. 

31. Rich'd Peters, minutes of Property concerning his lands. 

32. Proprietaries, Copy of W't for 1,000 at Lycoming & else- 

where, dated 31st Jan., '69. 

33. Proprietaries, Draft of 20,000 acres called "Manor of Sun- 

bury," situated on the N. W. side of the N. E. branch 
Susq'a at Wioming. 

34. Proprietaries, Draft 1,615 acres Muncy Creek, called 

"Job's Discovery. 

35. Proprietaries, Draft 4,766 acres at Shamokin, called the 

Manor of Pomfret. 

36. Proprietaries, Draft 9,800 acres "Manor of Stoke," opp. 

Manor of Sunbury. 

37. Proprietaries, Warr't 10,000 acres "Manor of Stoke." 

Ret'd. &c., 7th Feb'y, 1769. 

38. Proprietaries, Warr't 20,000 acres. Manor of Sunbury. 
■ Ret'd, &c., 7th Feb'y, 1769. 

39. Proprietaries, Warr't 1.000 acres at Tunkhannock. 

40. Proprietaries, Draft 1,026 acres on Tunkhannock. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



Additions to the Northumberland Proprietary Papers. 

The following surveys were found on an examination of the 
Patented files commexiced in 1824: 

3. John Allen. Esq., 828 acres, Ret'd 29th Sept., 1773. 

9. Turbut Francis, Esq., (part), 527 acres. Ret'd 17th Jan'y. 

1775. 
61. Hon'ble Propriet'ys, 804.7 acres. Ret'd, 7th Jan'y, 1775. 
9. Capt'n Kerns (part), 287 acres. Ret'd, &c., 3rd July, 1783. 
9. Liet. McCallister (part), 671/2 acres. Ret'd &c.. 5tli April. 

1796. u 

9. Lieut. McCallister (part). 240 acres. Ret'd, &c., 5th April, 

1796. 



BEDFORD AND WESTMORELAND PAPERS. 



Proprietaries, 5,000 A. warr't to lay out in several tracts 
on the waters of Conemaugh, Clearfield, Chest, Crooked 
and Two Lick Creeks, dated 23rd July, 1773. 

Proprietaries, 10,000 A. warr't at Kittanning dated 23rd 
Feb'y, 1769— Ret'd, &c., 13th Mar., '70. 

Proprietaries, 15,000 A. warr't on Jacobs Creek, ab't 2 
miles above Braddock's Road on both sides t"he road 
and creek, dated 22nd Feb'y, 1769. 

Proprietaries, 5,000 A. warr"ts South West of Wm. Proc- 
tor's Imp., & about 14 miles from Legonier — dated 22d 
Feb'y, 1769, and Ret'd, &c., 16th Aug. 1770, called 
"Penn's Lodge." 

Proprietaries, 5,000 A. Warr't at Brushy Run, called 
"Denmark," dated 22nd Feb'y, 1769— Ret'd. «S:c., 9th 
May, 1769. 

5,000 acres Warr't — to include Pittsburgh, dated 6th Jan'y. 
, 1769. Ret'd, &c., 19th May, 1769. 

Geo. Croghan, 200 acres, warr't near Fort Bedford, where 
Conrad Winemiller has erected a saw mill — said to be- 
long to the Prop's, dated 9th Aug., 1762, & Ret'd, &c., 
23rd April, 1765. 



PROPRIETARY R1GHT.<. 1" 

8. Proprietaries. 500 acres— Order (Signed by John Penn) to 

survey adjoining or near Sinking Valley Manor, on 
which is supposed to be a Lead Mine. Dated 24th July, 
1777. 

9. 4,861 acres Draft at Brushy Run. Ret'd, &c., 19th May. 

1769. Called Denmark. 

10. Proprietaries, 5,766 acres Draft called Pittsburgh at Fort 

Pitt— Ret'd, &c., 19th May. 1769. 

11. Proprietaries, 3.960 acres. Draft at Kittaning. Ret'd &c.. 

13th Mar., 1770. 

12. Proprietaries, 5,471 (correct 5,568) acres. Draft Manor on 

Sewickly. Ret'd, &c., 16th Aug., 1770. Called "Penn's 
Lodge." 

13. Proprietaries, 5,766, draft. Copy of Pittsburgh Manor. 

14. Proprietaries, 2,4731^ acres. Draft in the Warriors Valley 

N. W. of Warriors Ridge and South East of ye Cove 
Mountain— Refd, &:c., 26th April, 1763. 
(See Copied Surveys — Drafts of Old Manors.) 

15. Proprietaries, 119^2 acres, round Fort Littleton. 

16. Proprietaries, 1,202^/1 acres called ''Cherry Hill," on the 

Waters of Two-lick on the Path leading from Franks- 
town to Kittaning. 

17. Proprietaries. 1,123 A. 113 P.. the "Chest Manor." on the 

head waters of Chest and Clearfield Creek. 

18. Proprietaries, 816 acres Draft betwixt Tussey's Mountain 

& Frankstown branch of Juniata, about 2 miles South- 
ward from Hart's Logg. Ret'd, &c., 25th April, 1763. 

19. Proprietaries, 1,035.5 acres. Draft near the Indian Path 

leading from the head of Penns Creek to Old Franks- 
town, where the waters seem to turn to little Juniata. 
Ret'd, &c., 19th May. 1767. 

20. Proprietaries, 2,810y2 acres including the Town of Bed- 

ford. Ret'd, &c., 9th Aug., 1762. 

21. Proprietaries. 2.608 acres. Draft on the N. side of 

Frankstown branch of Juniata. Ret'd. &c.. 25th Ap'l. 
1763. 

22. Proprietaries. 5,913 acres. Draft on X. side of Franks- 

town branch of Juniata River between little Juniata 
and ye Canoe Mountain. Ret'd. &c.. 25th Ap'l. 1763. 

23. Proprietaries, 9.056 acres In Sinking Cr. Valley, about 8 

miles N. W. of Water Street. Ret'd, &c.. 25th April, 
1763. 

24. Geo. Croghan, 912 acres. Draft near Bedford. Ref d, iic. 

27th May. 1763. (See warr't to accept entered in 
Ci^ni'd Bock. The Survey in common files. 



278 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

25. Proprietaries. 763 acres. In the Warriors Valley on the 

N. W. side of Warrior Ridge and S. E. side of Tussey's 
Mountain. Ret'd, &c., 19th May, 1767. 

26. Geo. Croghan, 255 acres 75 per. On Shaver's Run near 

Fort Bedford. Ret'd, &c., 23rd Ap'l, 1765. Said to 
belong to the Hon'ble Prop'rs. 

27. Geo. Croghan, Esq., 157 acres 67 per. on Raystown 

Creek, incomplete. 

28. Rich'd Peters, 463 A. 70 per. On the head of Water 

Street. "This belongs to ye Prop'rs, Rich'd Peters 
" having released the within mentioned warr't for 2,000 
"acres the like quantity in ye New Purchase." Ret'd 
&c., 26th Sept., 1763. 

29. Rich'd Peters, 1,497 acres. Two miles above Frankstown. 

Ret'd, &c., 13th Sept., 1763. Released as above. 

30. Proprietaries, Original plan of Bedford Town. 

31. Proprietaries, Draft of some out lots near Bedford. 

32. Poprietaries, Draft of Several lands joining Bedford. 

33. Con'd Winemiller, 338 acres on Shavers Run adjoining 

Prop'rs Tract. 

34. Rev'd Chas. Beatty. App'n for a lot in the Town of Bed- 

ford. No. 20. Dated Nov. 26, 1766. 

35. Sam'l Drenan. His receipt for £3.7.6 for assisting the 

Surveyor Gen'l to lay out the Town of Bedford. Dated . 
19th June, 1766. 

36. Con'd Winemiller, 255 A. 75 P. adjoining a Prop'y's tract 

near Bedford. 

37. Proprietors, 2,810 A. including Fort Bedford— A rough 

draft. 

38. Sur'v'y Generals, Book of the Town of Bedford. 

39. Proprietaries. Plan of some outlots at Bedford. 

40. Jno. Holmes, 400 A. On Rays Town branch of Juniata. 

41. Plan of Sundry Out lots at Bedford. 

42. Bedford. Copy of Minute of Board of Property concern- 

ing laying out Bedford. 

43. Bernard Dougherty and Capt'n Chrisfr Lemz. Out lots 

at Bedford— Draft. 

44. Draft, An imperfect one of some out lots. 

45. Geo. Woods, App'n for Lot No. 127 in Bedford dated 5th 

May. 1766. 

46. Rent Book of Some Town lots, perhaps Bedford. 

47. Lot Book. I believe of Some of Bedford Town Lots. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 279 



NEWCASTLE COUNTY PAPERS. 



1. Field Book, Benj.Eastburn's, containing the notes of Run- 

ning the Temporary line between Maryland and Penna. 
in 173S. 

2. Report of B. Eastburn on running the same. 

3. Draft of Temporary line. 

4. Draft of Temporary line. 

5. Field notes of Part of said line. 

6. Field notes of Part of said line. 

7. Draft of Part of said line. 

S. Notes of some celestial observations p. B. E. 
9. Proprietaries draft of Rockland Manor. 

10. Account from Newcastle how and by whom the land in 

that County is seated. 

11. Account of Sundry ancient land holders. 

12. Draft or map of part of Newcastle County on a small 

scale. 

13. Prop's warr't for surveying all the vacant land within 7 

miles of Newcastle, dated 5th 5m 1701. 

14. Law for Corroborating the Circular line. 

15. Draft of Sundry Tracts of Land on the N side of Chris- 

tiana Hundred. 
•16. Draft of Land near the Society on the west branch of 

Brandywine. 
17. Draft of Sundry parcels of land in dispute between 

Jacquet & others. 
IS. Draft of ye Isthmus between Delaware and Chesapeake 

Bay. 

19. Draft of part of Christiana Hundred. 

20. List of land holders made 1684. 

21. List of land holders made 1684. 

22. Copy of war't & survey of 10,000 acres of land laid out 

for James Duke of York— dated in 1683. 

23. Draft of Copper mine lands. 

24. Prop's warr't to resurvey his plantation bought of R. 

Stockdale, Rocklands, dated 4th 9ber, 170:i. 

25. Prop's draft of their plantation in Rocklands. 

26. Warr't to resurvey Stockdale's land, dated 5th Im, 

1711-12. 

27. Draft of ye marsh below the town of Newcastle. 
^8. Draft of Newcastle marsh. 

29. Draft of ye survey of the town of Newcastle. 



280 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



30. Warr-t to resurvey the Proprietories Manor of Rockland 

dated 19th 5 m., 1707. 

31. Draft of the town of Newcastle, imperfect. 

32. Draft of the marsh below Newcastle. 

33. Draft of Land near Chri.stiana Bridge. 

34. Draft of Mill land on Skillpots-Kill. 

35. Draft of Cedar Swamp. 

36. List of resurveys made by George Dakeyne. 

37. Return of two islands in Brandy wine Creek surveyed 

for Proprietaries use. 

38. Draft of the distance from Elk River to Delaware. 

39. Proprietaries order to survey 112 acres of land for them 

dated 12th January, 1762. 

40. Proprietaries order to survey 400 acres of Cedar Swamp 

for their use. 

41. Copy of letter from Commissioners of Pennsylvania to 

those of Maryland on the subject of the Circular line. 

42. Appears to be a table of Surveyors' fees, &c. 

43. Blank draft of 30.000 acres of land on Red Clay Creek 

44. Brief of Abraham Taylor's Title to land in Newcastle 

County by B. Eastburn. 

45. Draft of part of Christiana Hundred. 

46. List of drafts of Surveys delivered to Mr. Stephenson by 

Mr. Noxon. 

47. List of Lands resurveyed by Thomas Pierson in Chris- 

tiana Hundred. 

48. Draft of Christiana Hundred. 

48. Draft of Christiana Hundred. 

49. Draft of part of the Circuh 



line. 



KENT COUNTY PAPEES. 



1. List of names of PYeeholders in Kent County. 

2. Rough drafts of Sundry Tracts of Land in Kent County. 

3. Resurvey of a Tract called Great Pipe Elm for Geo. Rob- 

inson, 2,090 acres. 

4. Governor. A Avarr't to lay out lots for him in the Town 

of Dover, dated 11th 6m, 1683. 

5. Governor. A warr't to lay out lots for him in the town 

of Dover, dated 11th 6m, 1683, and streets. 



PROPRIETAliY RIGHTS. 28: 

6. List of lands surveyed by Thomas Pemberion. 

7. List of lands surveyed from the Record of Kent County. 

8. List of warts sent to Hugh Durborough. 

9. Blank printed Form, &c., sent to }e Surveyor General 

for his opinion. 

10. Drafts of Sundry Tracts of Land and Marsh. 

11. Draft of a Resurvey of a Tract of Land called Eliza- 

beth's Lot in the Forest of Murther Creek Hun- 
dred. 

12. An old List of Land Holders. 

13. Return of Resurvey of Manor of Frieth. Ret'd, &c., 18th 

June. 1741. 

14. Governor. Warrant to resurvey lo.OUO acres of Land 

at Duck Creek, dated 4th 3mo, 1683. 

15. Governor. Draft of 10,240 acres on Duck Creek. 

16. An old List of Settlers. 

17. Proprietaries, Draft of his Manor at Duck Creek, 10.240 

acres. 

18. List of Surveys, Ret'd in 1687. 

19. List of Surveys delivered to Captain Markham, 1689. 

20. List of Copies of Warrants formerly directed to Mr. 

Noxon and by him delivered to George Stephenson. 

21. List of Land Surveyed by Barnstead. 

22. List of Land, not patented. 

23. Duke of York. A warrant to him for 10.000 acres on the 

Rich Ridge, dated 4th 3 mo, 1683. 

24. List of Drafts of Mr. >ioxon"s Surveys delivered to Geo. 

Stephenson. 

25. List of Copies of Warrants delivered to Mr. Stephenson. 

26. A rough draft and Calculation of a Tract of Land, im- 

perfect. 



SUSSEX COUNTY PAPERS. 



1. Proprietaricp. draft of 17.1i'M acres of land on Nanticoke 

River. 

2. List of Lands in Sussex County. 

3. Proprietaries. Land at Rehoboth— A draft & certificate of 

Survey. 

4. Proprietaries return of his Manor on Cedar Creek. 



-S2 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

5. List Of Land granted by the Whorekill Court. 

6. Draft of Proprietaries' Marsh on Broad Creek. 

7. List of Landholders in Sussex. 

8. Burtons & Bagwell's Lands— a return of them on Long 

Neck. 

9. Governor's Manor on Cedar Creek— draft of it. 

10. Peter Gronendyke, a patent to him for 413 acres on the 

Noi'th side Murther Creek, under the Duke of York in 
1680. 

11. Proprietaries warrant to resurvey the Prop's Manors 

dated 2nd April, 1785. 

12. Certificates of Survey out of the .Surveyor's office for 

Sussex County. 

13. Draft of Prop's Marsh in the Broadkill Neck. Returned 

Sept.. 1735. 

14. Copy of Charter for the lower Counties from King 

Charles II. 

15. Proprietaries warr't to survey all the marsh or swamp 

within Broadkill Neck, dated 25th 3m 1701. 
IC. List of returns of Land in Sussex Co'y not patented. 

17. Account of Land Surveyed in Sussex Co'y. 

18. Proprietaries draft 174 1/4 acres to agree with ye owners 

of Deep Creek Furnace. 

19. Acc't of Lands taken up in Sussex County in 1686. 



The Following Lands Said to Have Fallen Into Maryland. 

20. Harkloe Shepherd's land at Indian River. 

21. John Oakey, 800 acres South Side of Indian River. 

22. John Vine, 500 acres at said River. 

23. John Vine, 500 acres at said River, S. side. 

24. William Clark, 240 acres at said River, S. side. 

25. William Clark, 400 acres at said River, S. side. 

26. William Clark, 500 acres at said River, S. side. 

27. William Clark, 240 acres at said River, S. side. 

28. William Clark, 600 acres at said river, S. side. 

29. William Clark, 400 acres at said River, S. side. 
SO. John Croper, ret'd for 1,000 acres on Indian River. 

31. John Keperhauen, 500 acres oh Indian River. 

32. John Keperhauen, 500 acres on Indian River. 

33. Alex'r Maullestudj-, 1,000 acres on Indian River. 

34. Barker & Comp'y, 645 acres on Indian River. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 28^ 

Co. John Barker, 900 acres, draft of land on So. Side of In- 
dian River. 

3G. Draft of Land South Side of Indian River, SOU acres to 
sell. 

37. John Barker's petition respecting a Tract of LanH ♦•vu^n 

up by John Croper— South Side of Indian Hiver. 

38. John Barker's Certificate of Survey for 1,000 acres on 

South side of Indian River. 

39. Richard Patte, certificate of Survey 300 acres of land. 

South Side of Indian River. 

40. Bundle Containing papers (numbered from 1 to 17) rela- 

tive to a dispute between the Proprietaries of Penn'a 
and Lord Baltimore, respecting Territory, &c. 



IN INDEX TO THE PAPERS 

Found in a Large Box in a Very Confused Situation, and regu- 
lated by order of The Surveyor General in May, ISOl. 



Philadelphia City and County. Northern Liberties, &c., &c. 

1. Plan of the City, with the lots numbered. 

2. Plan of the City, with a list of lots i^ reference. 

3. Plan of the City with the lots numbered. 

4. Plan of the City with the lots numbered. 

5. Plan of the Western Part of the City. 

G. Blazon, Hust & Co., and others. Plan of Their lots in 

the City. 
7. Henrv Woodrow, Plan of his lots in the City. 
S. Reed's Copper Plate map of the City & Liberty Land. 

with the o\sTiers' names of the Liberty Land. 
9, Rough Draft of a few lots about the centre of the City. 
. 10*. Plan of the North end of and all the Water lots in the 

City. 

11. And'w Bankson, Several Drafts of his lots in Southwark. 
12*. Several Drafts of lots in Swansou & Christian Sts. in 

Southwark. 
13 Draft of land between the Swedes Church & the City. 
14. Henrv Elwes & John Hannis, Several drafts, notes. 

rough calculations &c., relating to their estate. 
15 Elwes & Woodrow. Drafts of Land late their Property. 



284 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

16. Justice, Division of the Estate near Schuylkill Falls. 

17. Rough Calculations, &c., &c., &c. 

IS. Widow Ball, Rough Draft of Her Plantation. 

19. Morris & Lisle vs. Renshaw, Draft Shown to the Jury in 

their Case. 

20. Draft of Sundry lots on the Frankford Road. 

21. Isaac Norris. Draft of his estate Situated between the 

Road from Phila. to Frankford. 

22. Willing & Watts, Their Survey made on Schuylkill. 

23. Peter Rambo. Draft of his land in Passyunk. 

24. And'w York, Several drafts &c., of his land in Passyunk. 

25. Rebecca Steel & others, Draft of their land on Duck 

Creek. 

26. Geo. Fltzwater's Draft of his meadow at Moyamensing. 

27. Wm. & Sarah Masters & Rich'd Penn, drafts & papers 

relating to their estate. 

28. Edw'd Croston, Division of hfg estate at Moyamensing. 

29. Chas. & Jas. Logan & Thos. Fisher and alia, Draft of 

their lands called Stenton, on the old York Road. 
SO. Vineyard Plan, A rough draft endorsed "Vineyard Plan." 

31. David Thomas, A draft of his estate in Biberry Town- 

ship. 

32. Cap'n Elwes & S. N. Hanny, Draft of their lands on 

Schuylkill. 

33. Wm. Clifton, Thos. Penrose. John Smart & Wm. John- 

son, Draft of partition in Moyamensing and South- 
wark. 
34., Geo. & William Dilwyn, Draft of their land on the 
Frankford Road. 

35. Lots on the North End of the City and on Callowhill. 

36. John Roberts, Draft of his estate In Bristol Township. 

37. Knight, Emlen, Warder, Hillegas and others. Draft of 

their lots in the Northern Liberties. 

38. Thos. Budd, Draft of his lots between Budd & 2nd 

streets. 

39. Draft of Lots and land on Cohocsink Creek. 

40. Draft of the estate of AVm. Masters in the Northern Lib- 

erties. 
■41. Northern Liberties, two large drafts of them. 
42. John Neigle. Rough draft of his lots. 
43 Coates Drafts of his lots & land. 

44. Kensington. Draft of lots & land there. 

45. John Jones. Several drafts of his lots at Germantown. 

60. Lands lying on the road from Gloucester point to Phila. 
•65. Rough drafts of the Northern Liberties. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 2v. 

-72. Rough drafts of the Northern Liberties. 

73. Rough drafts of lands on Hollanders. Hay, ij Middle 

Creeks. 

74. John Bull & others, In right of Geo. Evans. Draft of 

lands on Susq'a. mouth of Pine Creek. 

75. Durham Lands, Draft of them. 

76. Chas. Hurst. Draft of his lands at Tioga Surv'd in Right 

of Peter Gaskell & wife & others. 

77. Chas. Hurst, Draft of their lands at Lahawanock Creek of 

Tunkhannock in Right of G'a Maria Penn. 
7S. Rich'd Willing. Draft of 500 acres on Susqu'a in right 
of his purchase. 

79. Skiles, Rouse. Caldwell &. Houston. Draft of lands in dis- 

pute, Lancaster County. 

80. Forks of Delaware, draft of a large body of land there. 

81. Forks of Delaware, draft of a large body of land there. 

82. Draft of Land on Mahoning, Northumberland Co. 

83. Sarah Shute & alia. Rough draft of their land. 
S4. Draft of Land at Wioming. 

93. Willcox & Rea. Phillips, Draft of ZZo-^i acres in Phil'a 

Papers. 
94; Carpenters' Island, Draft of it. 

96. Ralph Asheton. Partition of his estate in the City. 

97. Chas. Hurst, Several drafts of his for lands in various 

parts of the State. 
9S. Some Single drafts without name, date or situation. 
99. Sam'l Wallis, 1547 acres in Northumberland County. 

100. Sam'l Wallis, 2,328 acres in Northumberland County. 

101. Sam'l Wallis, 5.900 acres in Northumberland County. 

102. Adam Clampfer «S: Others. 10 Rets of survey on Tunk- 

hannock. 

103. Several Warr'ts not sealed. 

104. Island in Lehigh near Easton. Draft of one. 

105. Thos. Penn, Draft of his meadow on Hollanders Creek. 

106. Reeves, Bacon, Telfair & Wife, Draft of their dispute in 

Black Horse Alley. 

107. Young vs. McShay. Representation of a disput:- in York 

County. 
lOS. Divan & West. Draft of their dispute. 

109. Sarah Shu'te & Others. Draft of their land in Tunkhan- 

nock. 

110. Josh Shippen & A. Allen. Draft of their lauds in Tunk- 

hannock. 
112. Edmund Physick. Letter to the officers of the Land 
office. 



286 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

113. City Lots, Drafts of. 

114. John Lukens's Letter Book. 

115. Hamilton's Papers. 

116. Drafts of the City lots sold by the Commonwealth. 



Towns, &c., &c. 

46. A small draft of The Forks of the Susquehanna with the 

Towns of Northumberland & Sunbury. 

47. Rough draft Bath Town. 

49. Germantown. 

48. Cooper's town. 

50. Sunbury. 

51. Reading. 

52. Bath Town. 

53. Reading, with a list of lots. 

54. York. 

55. Sunbury. 

92. Sunbury, with an account of the lots and outlets. 
111. Washington. 



Roads and Rivers. 

95. Road from Norristown to Philadelphia. 
56. Road from the Middle Ferry. 
•=57. Road from Harris's ferry to the Lancaster Road. 

58. Road from the Middle ferry to the Ship. 

59. Two proposed roads from Philadelphia to Merion. 
61. Allegany River & Waters. 

* See State Roads No. 10 Eastern Division. 



Islands. 



62. Barbadoes Island in the Schuylkill. 

63. James Island and Taylor's Island in Chesapeak Bay. 

64. Boones Island, Bow Creek. 
94. Carpenter's Island. 

104. Island in Lehigh, near Easton. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHT.S. 2S7 

Manors. 

66. Lowther. 

67. Maske. 

68. Springton. 

69. Springetsbury. 

70. Springetsburj'. 

71. Perkissey. 

117. Sunbury and Stoke, with the divisions. 

And a bundle of Rough drafts, Calculations. Notes. 
Alphabets, &c., &c., &c. 



SCHUYLKILL ISLANDS— Continued. 



50. An Island, 38 p., opp. James Brooks & John Swaner. 

51. An Island, 1 a. 1 p. opp. James BrooKS & John Swaner. 

52. An Island. 127 p. opp. McCall's Manor & Jas English. 

53. An Island, 1 a. 118 p. opp. Jacob Shontz & Martin Orner. 

54. An Island, 2 a. 27 p., opp. Thos. May &. Jno. Stoner. 

55. Two Islands. 1 a. 121 p., 1 a. 58 p.. opp. Jos. Kirbey and 

Wni. Bird, Esq. 

56. One Island, 156 p. opp. Jno. Kirlin & Peter Haws. 

57. One Island, 82 p. opp. Isaac Wiseman & Jno. Stoner. 

58. One Island. 21/2 a., opp. Isaac Wiseman & Jno. Stoner. 

59. One Island, 5 A. 77 p., opp. Jonas Yocham & Abr'm 

Wanger. 

60. One Island, 4 a. 13 p., opp. Jno. Wanger & Martin Orner. 

61. One Island, 70 p., opp. Jost Herner & Widow Bock. 
One Island, 6 a. 10 p., opp. Leonard Leboe & Rich'd Lewis. 
One Island, 124 p., opp. Jon'n Worrow & Jno. Curtz. 
One Island, 2 a. 36 p., opp. Martin Rikebach & Jno. & 

Stephen Curtz. 

One Island, 15 a. 18 p. opp. Hon'ble Prop'rs land & Wm. 
Huttenstein. 

One Island, 1 a. 100 p. nearly opp. The Robin Hood Tav- 
ern. 

Two Islands. 4 acres & 1 a. 137 p. The small one opp. Jno. 
Llewellin & Isaac Taylor, the largest opp. Davi-l Davis 
& Hugh Roberts. 

Four Islands, making together 2 a. 150 p. opp. Sam 1 
Powell. Esq., Jno. Gulp, Hugh Roberts & Chrisfr 
Robins. 



68. 



288 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

69. One Island, 1 a. 99 p., opp. The Robin Hood Tavern. 

70. Three Islands, 7 a. 67 p., opp. Moore Hall. 

71. Cat Fish Island. 4% a. Providence Township. 

72. An Island, 3 a. 32 p., opp. Norriton Mill. 

73. An Island and Sand Bar, 80 per., just below Mount 

Araret Fall. 

74. Two Islands, 2 a. 52 p. above Barbadoes Island. 

75. Two Islands, 3 a. 32 p., opp. the Mouth of French Creek. 

76. Three Islands. 117 p.. Round the Upper End of Rich'd 

Jones's Island. 

77. An Island, 20^4 a.. Half a mile above the Mouth of Per- 

kiomy. 

78. Fat Land Island. 128 p.. Providence Township, about 

400 per above Cat Fish Island. 

79. Buckwalter's Island. 2^4 a., opp. Dan'l Longaneckers & 

Jno. Buckwalter's land. 
79. John Boidler, in right of Samuel Bell, 158 3-10 p. An 
Island and Shoal in Schuylkill next above the Mouth of 
Mingo Creek. 
(This is not entered before.) R. T. L. 
79. An Island or Barr in Schuylkill, 20 a., opposite land of 
Sam'l Powell & John Roberts, and nearly opp. the 
mouth of Mill Run or Creek. 



LIST OF ISLANDS IX SUSQUEHANNA WITHIN THE 
PURCHASE OF 1768. 



80. Two Islands, 28 a. 114 p., 59 a. 110 p., above Logan's 

Island &. nearly opp. the Isle of Que. 

81. One Island, 21 a. 22 p.. In the West Branch below the 

mouth of Buifalo Creek & opposite where John Lee 
is settled. 

82. Four Islands, 78 a., opp. Wiser's Island. 

83. One Island. 22^,^ a., called Sugar Island, opp. Blythes. 

84. Shamokin Island, 212 a., in the N. E. branch, opp. North'd 

Township. 

85. 11 a.. In the N. E. branch, about 40 per. below Sugar 

Island. 

86. 10 a., In the X. E. branch, 3 miles above Nemelothing 

Mount'n. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 289 

ST. 17 a., In the X. E. branch, II2 miles above Nemelothlng 

Mount'n. 
&S. 14 a., In the N. E. branch, U mile below the mouth of 

Fishing Creek. 

89. 4 a., In the N. E. branch. 3 miles below Wioming Falls. 

90. Two Islands, 28 a.. In the N. E. branch, 3 miles above 

Fishing Creek. 

91. Two Islands. 10 a., In the X. E. branch, one opp., the other 

a little above Shickshinning. 

92. Three Islands, 54 a., (called Bald Eagle Islands) at the 

lower end of the narrows in N. E. branch. 

93. 14 a., 1% mile below the mouth of Mahoning Cr., in N. E. 

branch. 

94. Three Islands, 35% a., opp. the mouth of Shamokin Creek 

& Shamokin Hill. 

95. An Island. 2V5 a., in X. E. branch. 2 miles below the 

Little Falls. 

96. 22 a.. About 2 miles below the mouth of Catawessy Creek. 

97. Big Island, 183 a., A little below the end of Shamokin Hill. 
9S. 10% a., In X. E. branch, opp. fhe land of Jas. Cochran & 

Lindsey Coates, above the mouth of Mahapoy. 
99. 53 a., A little above the end of Mahoning Hill. 

100. Two Islands, 13% a., one and a half mile above Xescopeck. 

101. One Island. 4 a., In ye west bra., The first below the mouth 

of Ttirtle and Chillisquaque Cr. 

102. Two Islands, 22% a., opposite Coxborough. 

103. Three Islands, 28M; a., three miles below Xescopeck. 

103. An Island, 5 a. 45 p., In the West Branch of the Susque- 
hanna, nearly opp. the mouth of Chillisquaque creek. 
(This not entered before). R. T. L. 

103. Gibsons Island, 62 a.. In the X. E. Branch of Susq'a about 
2 or 3 miles above Wyalusing. Ret'd. &c., 2nd Mny, 1776. 



LIST OF ISLAXDS IX JUXIATA AXD SUSQUEHANNA. 

104. Two Islands, 327% a.. In the Mouth of Juniata. 

105. One Island. 445% a.. In the Mouth of Juniata. 

lOG. One Island. 99 a. 6 p.. In Juniata. 2 mile» above the 
mouth of Tuscarora Cr., Called La£fert>-'E Island. 

107. , 5 a. 142 p.. In Juniata, below the mouth of 

Cokelamus. 
19--3--3C1 Str. 



290 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

108. , 2 a. 78 p., In Juniata, opp. where John Lycans 

lately lived. 

109. Cow Island, 9% a.. In Susq'a River, improved by Geo. 

Welch. 

110. — , 8 a.. In Suq'a River, opp. the land of Jno. 

Carson. (This is No. 1 in B. Galbraith's letter, No. 117.) 

111. Letter of Richard Peters to B. Galbraith requesting him 

to survey an Island called Jones's Island. See the 
Survey marked 0. 

112. Keys Island, 184 a. 50 p.. In Susq'a River above Great 

Conewago Falls. 

113. , 101/4 a.. In Susq'a River, opp. to Sam'l Ran- 

kins' Land. 

114. , 16% a., In_5usg ^a R iver, opp. to land sur- 
veyed to Sam'l Murray. 

115. — 2 a. 22 p., In Susq'a River, below Swatara 

Falls & the E. side of Hill Island. 

115^ ^ 12% a.. In Susq'a River, opp. and to the 

Eastward of the Isle of Que. 

117. List of Sundry Islands Ret'd p. B. Galbraith. 

118. List of Sundry Islands Ret'd p. B. Galbraith. 

119. Order to Survey two small Islands in Susq'a Eastward 

of Griffith's or Philip Snyder's Island & above Rice's 
or Burd's Island, supposed to contain li^ or 2 acres 
each, for Prop''rs. 
2nd 119. Millegan's Island, Warr't to survey for the use of 
the Prop'rs. 

120. James Packer, Order to survey two Islands in Susq'a for 

him. 

121. Jno. Gibson, Esq., App'n for an Island above Wlaloosing. 

122. Order to Survey an Island in the W. branch of Susqu'a, 

opp. lands of Melchior Hay & Jas. Fulston— supposed 
for J. Dunn. 

123. Jno. Stansfield, app'n for an Island called Long Island, 

3 miles below Fort Augusta— in Susq'a— Supposed to be 
near 230 acres. 

124. John Harrison, 3 Islands opp. the mouth of Shamokin, 

in Susq'a. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 



THE FOLLOWING ISLANDS ARE IN DELAWARE. 



125. Proprietaries, 4% a., In the West branch opp. the Indian 

Tract & land of Mich'l Neihart. Ret'd, &c.. 16th May 
1767. 

126. Proprietaries, 31/2 In ditto, opp. the Indian Tract & land 

of Jacob Miller. 

127. Proprietaries, 3 a. 60 p., In ditto, between Solomon Jen- 

nings' & John Claw's land. 

128. Proprietaries. % a., opposite Solomon Jennings' & John 

Claw's land. 

129. Proprietaries, 2 a.. Between Solomon Jennings' & Geo. 

Lawrence's Lands. 

130. Proprietaries, 2Vi a.. Between Nicholas Kern's & John 

Beer's Lands. 

131. Proprietaries, 2 a. 36 p., In the West branch of Delaware, 

between Wm. Allen, Esq., and Geo. Gibson's lands. 

132. Proprietaries, 5V2 a.. In the West branch of Delaware. 

between the lands of s'd Allen & Gibson. 

133. Proprietaries, 9 a. 130 p.. In the West branch of Dela- 

ware, between Wm. Allen & Richard Freeman's Lands. 

134. Proprietaries, 11 a., In the North Branch, opposite land 

of Herman Rosegrant and partly opp. and above land 
of Jno. Vanaccre. 



CUMBERLAND COUNTY PAPERS. 



1. Proprietaries, 875% acres, ret. on the West side Susque- 

hanna River, at the foot of the N. Mountain, now Cum- 
berland County. 

2. 5,000 acres, a warr't for that quantity round & near 

Shippensburg, &c., dated 9th Aug., 1762, on which was 
ret'd into Surveyor's office the following Tracts, viz: 

4,045% a., dated May 19th, 1767. 

647 teres, dated May 19th, 1767. 

970 acres, dated May 16th, 1707. 

3. McClure and Heap's first return of out lots at Carlisle. 

4. Prop's 4,045% acres, draft of it— in Hopewell Township. 

5. Henry Montour, 820 acres, draft on the Head of Penn's 

Creek. 



292 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 

6. Henry Montour, 1.710 a. 7 p., draft in Kishacoquillis 

Vallej', Patented to Benjamin Chew— P. 29, 302. 

7. Proprietaries, 875% acres, draft at ye foot of ye North 

Mountain. 

8. 55 acres, draft for a ferry near Cattolinna Hill, patented 

3rd March, 1870, to Noah H. Seitz & John Martin. 

9. Charles McClure, two lots on Letort's Spri;ig. 

10. Proprietaries. 970 acres, in Hopewell Township, called 

Deer Park. 

11. Heap & McClure's 2nd proposal for lots. 

12. Surveyor Gen'Is direction to his Deputy to survey lots 

for Chas. McClure. 

13. Chas. McClure's letter to ye Surveyor Gen'l respect'g 

the purchase of a piece of ground near Carlisle. 

14. Chas. McClure's letter respecting Heap's lot & his own 

in Carlisle. 

15. Chas. McClure's letter to the Surveyor Gen'l respecting 

the Valuation of a piece of ground at Carlisle. 
IG. Chas. McClure's letter to Sur. Gen'l resp'tg ground at or 

near Carlisle. 
17. Chas. McClure's letter to Sur. Gen'l resp'tg ground at or 

near Carlisle. 
IS. Surveyor General's letter, a Copy of one sent to Chas. 

McClure on the subject of his application for ground 

near Carlisle. 

19. Proprietaries' draft of out lots near Carlisle. 

20. Proprietaries' draft of 3,810 acres of Land on Conedo- 

gwinet Creek, in Pennsboro Township. 

21. Prop'ies return of the 3,816 acres next above. 

22. Prop'ies warr't to resurvey their lands about Carlisle. 

23. Draft of several Tracts of Land in the Manor of Lowther. 

24. Road draft of that from the Centre of Carlisle to Yellow 

Breeches Creek, near Teaf's ferry. 

25. Carlisle, a plan of that Town. 

26. Carlisle, a plan of that Town. 

27. Carlisle, reference to that Town. 

28. Prop'ies 7,551 acres, draft of Manor of Lowther. 

29. Carlisle, plan of that town. 

30. Prop'ies warr't to resurvey the Manor of Lowther, dated 

26th Dec, 1764. 

31. An Ancient draft of Manor of Lowther, once called 

Paxtcn Manor mot perfect). 

32. Copy of the Plan of Carlisle. 

33. 647% acres, draft in Lurgan Township. 

34. Carlisle, a Plan of that Town, &c. 



PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. 20:1 

35. Proprietaries. 988 acres, return of it, on West side Sus- 

quehanna River. 

36. This is Props draft of their lands near Carlisle. 

37. Instructions Concerning the town of Carlisle. 

38. Henry Montour, 1,500 acres, a warr't for it, dated 22nd 

Dec, 1761—1,710% acres, returned, fcc, 19 May, 1767— 
820 acres ref d 19th May, 1767. 

39. Carlisle, Plan of the Centre Sq're of that Town with the 

names of Trustees for it annexed. 

40. Governor's order to Sur. Gen. to prevent his D'ys fror.i 

survey'g a greater excess on warrants, &c., than 10 
per cent. Dated 1st May, '67. 
•11. Prop'rs. 3,22014 A., Draft of it in Guildford Township. 

42. Secretary's order To accept surveys of small quantity 

above the restriction. 

43. Letter of B. Galbraith Respect'g the Prop's Tract in 

Paxton Township, L'r County. 

44. Rich'd Peters, 200 A., A draft adjoining the Other land 

in Township. 

45. Letter. Copy of one to Benj'a Jacobs. Surveyor, to ascer- 

tain the bounds of lands formerly surv'd to Rich'd 
Hockley, Esq., on his warr't of lOtn July, '62. 

46. Order, To be sent to. 

47. Propriet's, 828 acres. Draft in West Pennsbro' Township. 

48. , 988 acres, Draft Imperfect. 

49. , 1,275 acres. On Conegocheague Creek. 

50. Chas. McClurc, Draft of lot on I^tort's Spring. 

51. Chas. McClure, Draft of lot on Letort's Spring. 

52. Propriet's, 809 1,.,. acres, Draft in West Pennsboro Town- 

ship. 

53. Proprief?. 770% acres, Draft in West Pennsboro Town- 

ship. 

54. Mr. Hockley's Agreement with Wm. & Jas. Campbell for 

part of Prop'rs Tract of 4.045 acres. 

55. Proprietary's Draft of Land near Carlisle. 

56. Proprietary's Draft of Land near Carlisle. 

57. Proprietary's Plan of Carlisle & land adjacent. 

58. Proprietary's Manor of Lowther on Parchment. 

59. Copy Warrant To Hugh Parker & also Survey. 

Note. — Mount Stuart, a lot in the Manor of Lowther, 
530 acres, Resurveyed by John Lukens. 

Wm. Allen fc others. A lot in Carlisle for Presby- 
terian Congregation. 



Jo V\ n T^ e e. d 

AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

MAP OF THE CITY AND LIBERTIES 

(SEE VOLUME FOUR.) 

OF PHILADELPHIA. 



[This Map, with the "Explanation," -was published in 1774^ 
and it has been thought proper to reprint the same in connec- 
tion with other papers and documents relating to the Land 
Department.] 



THE AUTHOR TO THE SUBSCRIBERS. 



GENTLEMEN, 

It was not altogether for the little benefit which may arise to 
myself, that induced me to publish this work, as it is well 
known it would have been more beneficial to myself and 
family not to have done it; but through the persuasion of many 
respectable gentlemen of this province, and your generously 
subscribing for the encouragement thereof; and my being fully 
convinced of the benefit it would be to the public in general, 
and particularly to the descendants of those whose forefathers 
became purchasers of lands in the province of Pennsylvania; 
these were the reasons, save a desire I had to give the public 
a full description of the city and liberties, and shew in what 
right the city lots and liberty lands are held. 

And notwithstanding the insinuations of some of the Proprie- 
tary officers are, that the intention of this work is to cause 
confusion and contention among the people of this province, 
&c., I can with truth declare, that I know but few whos- 
property it affects; and that was occasioned when people 
applied for their rights; the surveyor laying them on lands 
long since surveyed and patented to others, in order (as I 
apprehend) for the better securing to themselves the lands 
formerly reserved for the purchasers not then come over. 
Unless "the heirs of those who became purchasers of land iu 
this province, should be so unreasonable as to apply for and 
recover the estates purchased and paid for by their forefathers 
of the proprietaries:— This indeed may, perhaps, effect such 
who have heretofore endeavored to keep those purchases con- 
cealed. 

Notwithstanding I have it not in my power to return thanks 
to the Survevor-General, &c., for their kind assistance in this 
work as in such cases hath been customary; yet I think it 
consists of as much truth as any thing of the kind that hath 

heretofore been published. And should you be of the same 

opinion when vou come to examine it. and find it to answer 
vcur expectations, so as to meet with your approbation an.l 
further encouragement; it then answers the end intended. 
Although there is much more published than what was first 



228 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

proposed, or by me intended; yet should any gentleman think 
that it ought to be augmented, and incline to improve and 
continue the same; may be furnished with ample materials, 
by applying to. 

Gentlemen, 

Your most obedient. 

Humble servant, 

JOHN REED. 
Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1774. 



THE CONTENTS. 



I. A Copy of a release from Mr. Penn to one of the first adven- 
turers. 

IL Abstract of the concessions of Mr. Penn to the first adven- 
turers and purchasers in Pennsylvania. 

III. Ditto Mr. Penn's order to his commissioners. 

IV. A description of the first great town, (when divided) then 

called the city and liberties. 

V. Abstract of Mr. Penn s letter to the free society of traders 

in London. 

VI. Thomas Holme's description of the city of Philadelphia. 

VII. Abstract of a letter from Philip Ford in London, to 

Thomas Holme in Philadelphia, concerning the map 
of the city. 

VIII. A copy of sundry original papers, to prove the bounds 

of the city according to Holme',s plan. 

IX. Abstract of the charter of the city. 

X. The reasons why the plan of the city was altered by Ben- 

jamin Eastburn, S. G. 

XI. The liberties granted to the first purchasers, and the 

courses of the same. 

XII. Copies of sundry original papers, to prove the bounds of 

the liberties. 

XIII. Abstract of complaint entered in the minutes of the 

Assembly. 

XIV. The author's opinion of land said to have been concealed 

in the liberties; and the reasons why he gave it. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 290 

XV. An alphabetical list of the first purchasers, referring to 

the map by way of numbers; where every purchaser 
may see the quantity purchased, and the lots appur- 
tenant to the same, &.c. 

XVI. The courses and distances of all the surveys in the liber- 

ties; by which the map was made. 
XVir. The date of surveys of all the lots in the city of Phila- 
delphia, as far as Eighth Street from Delaware. 



AN EXPLANATION OF THE 



AN EXPLANATION <^c. 

A Cory of a Release from Mr. Penn to One of the 
First Adventurers. 

This indenture, made the day of in the year of 

our Lord one thousand six hundred and — and in the 

year of the reign of king Charles II. over England, 

between Williarii Penn. of Warminghurst, in the county of 

Sussex, esq: of the one part, and of 

of the other part: Whereas king Charles II. by his letters 
patent under the great seal of England, bearing date the fourth 
day of March, in the three and thirtieth year of his reign, 
for the considerations therein mentioned, hath given and 
granted unto the said ■William Penn, his heirs and assigns, all 
that tract or part of land in America, with the islands therein 
contained and thereunto belonging, as the same is bounded 
on the east by Delaware river, from twelve miles distance 
northward of Newcastle town, to the three and fortieth degree 
of northern latitude; and extendeth westward five degrees 
in longitude; and is bounded on the south, by a circle drawn 
at twelve miles distance from Newcastle aforesaid; northwards 
and westwards, to the beginning of the fortieth degree of 
northern latitude; and then, by a strait line westward, to the 
limit of longitude above-mentioned; together with divers great 
powers, pre- eminences, authorities, royalties, franchises and 
immunities; and hath erected the said tract of land into a 
province or signory, by the name of Pennsylvania, in order 
to the establishing of a colony and plantation in the same: 
And hath thereby also further granted unto the said William 
Penn, his heirs and assigns, from time to time, power and 
licence to assign, alien, grant, demise, or enfeoff, such parts 
and parcels of the said province or tract of land, as he or they 
shall think fit, to such person or persons as shall be willing 
to purchase the same in fee-simple, fee-tail, or for term of life 
or years, to be holden of the said William Penn, his heirs 
and assigns, as of the signory of Windsor, by such services, 
customs, and rents, as shall seem fit to the said William Penn, 
his heirs or assigns, and not mediately of the said king, his 
heirs and successors, notwithstanding the statute of Quia 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 



emptores terrariim. made in the reign of king Edward I. 
Now this indenture witnesseth. that the said William Penn, 

as well for and in consideration of the sum of 

sterling, monies to him in hand paid by the said 



the receipt whereof he the said William Penn doth hereby ac- 
knowledge, and thereof, and of every part thereof, doth acquit 
and discharge the said his executors and adminis- 
trators, as of the rents and services herein after reserved. 
Hath aliened, granted, bargained, sold, released and con- 
firmed, and by these presents doth alien, grant, bargain, sell. 

release and confirm unto the said in his actual 

possession, (now being, by virtue of a bargain and sale to 
him thereof, made for one whole year by indenture, bearing 
date the day next before the date of these presents, and by 
force of the statute for transferring of uses into possession) 
and to his heirs and assigns, the full and just proportion and 
quantity of acres of land, (every acre to be ad- 
measured and computed according to the dimensions of acr^s 
mentioned and appointed in. and by the statute made in the 
three and thirtieth year of the reign of king Edward I.) 
-.ituate, lying, and being within the said tract of land, or prov- 
ince of Pennsvlvania; the said acres to be allotted 

'and set out in such places or parts of the said tract, or 
province, and in such manner, and at such time or 
limes as are by certain concessions or constitutions, bear- 
in- date the eleventh day of July last past, and signed. 
selled and executed, by and between the said William Penn, 

on the one part, and the said and other purchasers 

of lands within the said tract or province, of the other part, 
«re agreed, limited and appointed, or hereafter to be signed 
sealed, and executed, by and between the same parties shall 
be agreed, limited, and appointed: And also all the estate, 
right title and interest of him the said William Penn. of. in. 

and to the said acres. To have and to hold the 

said ■ acres, and every part and parcel of the same. 

to him the said his heirs and assigns for ever, to 

^f >,iTr, thA csflid his heirs and assigns for 

the use of him the saia 

ever to be holden in free and common soccage of him th 
said William Penn, his heirs and assigns, as of the said signory 
of Windsor; yielding and paying therefor yearly, unto the said 
W^iUiam Penn, his heirs or assigns, the chief or qiut^ren^ot 
one shilling for every hundred acres of the said — 
Teres at, oJ upon the first day of March tor ever, in lieu and 
stead of all services and demands whatsoever. And the said 
Witliam Penn. for himself, his heirs and assigns, doth oov.- 



•^"- AN EXPLANATION OP THE 

nant and agree, to and with the said his heirs and 

assigns, in manner and form following, that is to say, that he 
the said William Penn, his heirs or assigns, shall and will, 
by and before such time or times, as for that purpose are 
limited and appointed, in and by such constitutions or conces- 
sions made or hereafter to be made as aforesaid, clear, acquit 

and discharge the said acres, so to be set out, as 

shall be therein appointed, and every part of the same, of and 
from all manner of titles and claims of any Indian or native of 

the said tract or province; And also that the said 

his heirs and assigns, shall and may, quietly and peaceably, 

have, hold, and enjoy the said acres, and every part 

thereof, according to the true intent and meaning of these 
presents, without the lett, disturbance or interruption of him 
the said William Penn, his heirs and assigns, or any other 
person or persons whatsoever claiming or to claim, from, by, 
or under him, them, or any of them. And further, that he 
the said William Penn, his heirs and assigns, shall and will. 
from time to time, make, do, ^nd execute all such further 
and other act and acts, thing and things, conveyances and 
assurances whatsoever, as by or in pursuance of, or according 
to the true intent of such concessions or constitutions, so made 
or to be made, as aforesaid, shall be agreed or appointed, for 

the better conveying and assuring of the said ' 

acres, to him the said and his heirs, to the use of 

him and his heirs. And lastly, it is the true intent and 
meaning of all the parties to these presents, for the better pre- 
serving and securing the title of the said 



acres: 



And the said — doth for himself, his heirs and as- 
signs, covenant, promise and agree, to and with the said 
William Penn, his heirs and assigns, that he the said 

his heirs or assigns, within six months after such 

time as a publick register shall be appointed and settled within 
the said tract or province, shall and will cause and procure 
these presents, or sufficient memorandums of the same, to be 
entered and inrolled in the said register, in such manner and 
sort as shall be for that purpose ordained and appointed. 
In witness whereof, &c. 

N. B. Every purchaser, according to the quantity he pur- 
chased, had such a release. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 30:: 

AN ABSTRACT OF THE CONCESSIONS OF MR. PENN 



To the first adventurers and purchasers in Pennsylvania; 
which the foregoing release recites. 

By the concessions, dated July 11, 1681, it was agreed by 
William Penn, proprietor and governor of the province of 
Pennsylvania, and the first purchasers in the same province, 
viz: 

"That a certain quantity of land or ground plat, shall be 
"laid out for a large town or city, in the most convenient 
"place upon the river for health and navigation; and every 
"purchaser and adventurer shall, by lot, have so much land 
"therein as will answer to the proportion which he hath bought 
"or taken up. And that the proportion of lands that shall be 
"laid out in the first great town or city, for every purchaser, 
"shall be after the proportion of ten acres for every hundred 
"acres purchased, if the place will allow it." 



AN ABSTRACT OF MR. PENN'S ORDER TO HIS 
COMMISSIONERS. 

By a special order from the proprietor, dated October 14. 
1681, he ordered his commissioners "to lay out ten thousand 
"acres for a town; in which every purchaser or purchasers 
"of five thousand acres, shall have one hundred acres." And 
further ordered, " that this town shall be laid out for the 
"present purchasers." 

Note, the commissioners appointed were William Crispin. 
William Hage, John Bezer, and Nathaniel Allen: William Cris- 
pin was appointed surveyor-general, as well as commissioner: 
but died before his arrival. Thomas Holme was appointed 
in his place; and arrived in Pennsylvania the latter end of 
June 1682: and proceeded according to order, with the rest 
of the commissioners, to lay out a quantity of land for the 
aforesaid great town; which town includes both the city and 
liberties of Philadelphia.* And in October fcUowing. the 
proprietor arrived, when the aforesaid great town was di- 
vided in two parts, and was then called the city and liberties 
of Philadelphia: and is so called to this present time: and that 
the city originally extended over Schuylkill, as you see laid 
down in the plan, marked with the letters A. B. doth evidently 

appear by the f ollowing returns of surveys, viz: 

~^Vhi.•l^ doth ai.).e.ir by Thomas Holm -s draupht of il... same. 



304 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

"Philip England's return, dated the 7th of the 3d month, 
"1685, for a lot on the west side of Schuylkill, iu the city of 
"Philadelp-hia." 

"Edward Pritchard's return for land in the liberties, on the 
"west side of Schuylkill, and joining the city, &c." 

"John Bristow's return for ditto, runs S. 18 degrees "W. 15 ps. 
"which lines divide this land from the city of Philadelphia, 
"and on the west side of Schuylkill." 

Many other proofs might be given to shew, that Philadelphia 
did run over Schuylkill; as the survey of the ferry lots, the 
burying-ground, .fee. But as it is a matter of no consequence 
at this time, the charter only extending from river to river, 
and the lots appurtenant to the original purchasers, are 
marked and numbered as you see laid down in the plan, which 
extends from Delaware to Schuylkill Front Streets, being 
marked in the map with the letters A. C. This plan was, 
by order of the proprietor, sent to Philip Ford, his agent in 
London, to be published, that every purchaser might see the 
lot appurtenant to their purchase; which doth evidently ap- 
pear. 



ABSTRACT OF MR. PENN'S LETTER TO THE FREE 
SOCIETY OF TRADERS IN LONDON. 

I. By a letter from the proprietor, dated at Philadelphia. 
August 16. 1683, to the free society of traders: he says, 

"Philadelphia is at last laid out; to the great content of 
"those here, that are any ways interested therein. Tlie situa- 
"tion is a neck of land, and lieth between two navigable rivers, 
"Delaware and Schuylkill; whereby it hath two fronts upon 
"the water, each a mile, and two from river to river. I say 
"little of the town itself, because a platform will be shewn you 
"by my agent; in which those who are purchasers of me, will 
"find their names and interests, &c." 



THOMAS HOLME'S DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY OF 
PHILADELPHIA. 

II. By the following short description of the situation and 
extent of the city of Philadelphia, and the platform thereof, 
by Thomas Holme, surveyor-general; where he says. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 30G 

"The city of Philadelphia now extends in length, from river 
"to. river, two miles, and in breadth near a mile And the 
"governor, as a further manifestation of his kindness to the 
"purchasers, hath freely given them their respective lots in 
"the city, without defalcation of any of their quantities of 
'purchased lands. And it is now placed and modelled between 
"two navigable rivers, upon a neck of land. And that ships 
"may ride in a good anchorage, in both rivers, in six or eight 
"fathom water, close to the city: and the land of the city level. 
"dry and wholesome. Such a situation scarce to be par- 
"alleled." 

"The model of the ciiy appears by a small draught thereof 
"now made; and may hereafter, when time permits, be aug- 
"mented. And because there is not room to express the pur- 
"chasers names in the draught, I have therefore drawn direc- 
"tions of reference, by way of numbers, whereby may be 
"known each man's lot and place in the city." 

"The city is now so ordered, by the governor's care and 
"prudence, that it hath a front to each river; one half at Dela- 
"ware, the other half at Schuylkill. And though all this can- 
"not make way for small purchasers to be in the fronts, yet 
"they are placed in the next streets contiguous to each front, 
"viz: All purchasers of a thousand acres and upwards, have 
"the Fronts and High Streets; and to every five thousand 
"acres purchase, about an acre in the front; and the smaller 
'•purchasers, about half an acre in the backward streets." 

"The city, as the model shews, consists of a large Front- 
"Street to each river, and a High-Street near the middle, from 
"river to river, of one hundred feet broad; and a Broad-Street 
"in the middle of the city, from side to side, of the like breadth. 
"In the center of the city is a square of ten acres, at each 
"angle, to build houses for public affairs. There is also, in 
"each quarter of the city, a square of eight acres, to be for 
"the like uses as Jloorfields in London; and eight streets, 
"besides the said High-Street, that run from river to river, or 
"front to front; and twenty streets, besides the Broad-Street. 
"that runs cross the city, from side to side. All these streets, 
"are fifty feet broad." 



20-.';--3d ^'er. 



306 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

ABSTRACT OF A LETTER FROM PHILIP FORD, IN LON- 
DON, TO THOMAS HOLME, IN PHILADELPHIA, CON- 
CERNING THE MAP OF THE CITY. 

Ill By a letter from Philip Ford, agent of the proprietor, in 
London, to Thomas Holme, surveyor-general of Pennsylvania 
residing in Philadelphia. Dated, London, the 21st of the 1st 
month, 1684-5. He says, 

"As for the map of the city, it was needful it should be 
"printed;* it will do us a kindness, as we were at a loss for 
"want of something to shew the people. I would fain know 
"how many houses are in Philadelphia; and if the city goes on 

' Tr B^ "the plan or platform of the city itself, which was 
produced in evidence at the supreme court, in Philadelphia, 
October 13 1773, and upon the solemn affirmation of John 
Lukens, esq: the present surveyor-general, ^^^f J^^^./^^f ;;"^' 
that he never saw any other plan of the city of Philadelphia 
but that plan then produced; which is here described: and that 
it was what he always did observe and follow (or words to 

that effect ) 

V By the tenor of every warrant for the lots in the city of 
Philadelphia, appurtenant to the original purchasers, the 
words following are expressed: • 

"At the request of A. B. purchaser, that I would grant him 
"his lot or lots . in the city of Philadelphia, proportionable to 
"his purchase of acres." 

The distances of the streets from each other are as follows, 

^i-- Feet. 

From Delaware Front-Street to Second-Street is 39G 

Ditto Second-Street to Third-Street 4«^ 

Ditto Third-Street to Fourth-Street, ^^^ 

Ditto Fourth-Street to Fifth-Street, ^»^ 

Ditto Fifth-Street to Sixth-Street. f"" 

Ditto Sixth-Street to Seventh-Street. -^^ 

Ditto Seventh-Street to Eighth-Street -^^ 

Ditto Eighth-Street to Ninth-Street ^^^ 

Ditto Ninth-Street to Tenth-Street, ^ 

*This plan was accordingly printed and published by Mr. 
Penn's printer, of Shoreditch, London. 

llMeaning the lot or lots numbered in the plan of the said 
city; as appears clearly by the returns of survey. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. SOT 

Ditto Tenth-Street to Eleventh-Street 39*> 

And from Eleventh-Street to Broad-Street. 528 

The ten streets, fifty feet each, is 500 

So that the distance from Delaware Front-Street to 

Broad-Street, makes 5,088 

From Schuylkill Front-Street to Broad-Streel 5,08S 

Broad-Street, 100 

The whole distance from Delaware to Schuylkill Front- 
Street on High-Street 10,270 

The distance of the streets North to South is as follows, viz: 

From Cedar-Street to Pine-Street, is 652 

Ditto Fine-Street to Spruce-Street 468 

Ditto Spruce-Street to Walnut-Street 821 

Ditto Walnut-Street to Chestnut-Street 510 

Ditto Chestnut-Street to High-Street, 497 

Ditto High-Street to Mulberry-Street 663 

Ditto Mulberry-Street to Sassafras-Street 614 

And from Sassafras-Street to Vine-Street, 612 

Total 4,837 

Five streets fifty feet each, is 250 

High-Street one hundred feet, and Mulberry-Street fifty- 
six feet, makes ^60 

The whole distance from Cedar-Street to Vine-Street, is 5,253 

It must be observed, that neither the breadth of Delaware 
nor Schuylkill Front Streets was ascertained when the plan 
was first made. And authough they appear to run parallel 
with tho other streets in the plan, yet it is certain they run 
the courses of the rivers, both on Schuylkill and Delaware; 
which doth appear by the following returns of surveys: 

"SURVEYED the 9th of the 5th month, 1683. by warrant 
"from the governor, dated the 2d of the fifth month, 1683, unto 
"William Brown, purchaser, his lots in the city. His front 
"lot. running S. 72 degrees E. by Charles Hartford's lot, 344 
"feet; then S. 18 W. by the Second-Street 20 feet: N. 72 W. by 
"a vacant lot 344 feet; then N. 18 degrees W. by the Front- 
"Street 20 feet." 

"SURVEYED the 12th of the 2d month, 1686. by warrant 
"from the proprietor, dated the 25th of the 2d month. 1684. 



308 AX EXPLANATION OF Till': 

"unto John Hort, his lots in the city proportionable to his 
"purchase of l.OOO acres. His lot in the front runneth S. 72 
"degrees E. by Edward West's lot 366 feet; then S. 18 degrees 
"W. by the Second-Street 20 feet; then N. 72 degrees W. by a 
"vacant lot 372 feet; then along the Front-Street to the place 
"of beginning." 

"SURVEYED the 12th of the 2d mouth, 1686, by warrant 
"from the governor, dated the 3d of the 11th month, 1683, unto 
"Allen Forster, his lots in the city of Philadelphia, propor- 
"tionable to 1,000 acres purchase. His lot on the front at 
"Schuylkill runneth S. 72 degrees E. by John Hort's land 372 
"feet; then S. 18 degrees W. by the Second-Street 20 feet; then 
"N. 72 W. by a vacant lot 378 feet; then along the Front-Street 
"to the place of beginning." 

'SURVEYED the 12th of the 2d month, 1686, by a warrant 
"from the governor, dated the 21st of the 12th month, 168 , 
"unto Philip Thlemain. The front lot at Schuylkill runneth 
"S. 72 degrees E. by Allen Forster's lot, 384 feet; then S. 18 
"degrees W. by the Second-Street 20 feet; then N. 72 W. by 
"a vacant lot 384 feet; then along the Front-Street to the place 
"of beginning." 

"SURVEYED the 26th of the 2d month, 1687, unto Edward 
"West. His front lot at Schuylkill runneth S. 72 E. by William 
"Bowlin's lot 360 feet; then S. 18 W. by the Second-Street 20 
"feet; then N. 72 W. by a vacant lot 36-5 feet: then to the place 
"of beginning by the Front-Street." 

The readers will observe that the foregoing surveys lie be- 
tween Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, where Schuylkill bears 
to the east on the city; which occasion those lots not to have 
the same distance between Front and Second Streets, as the 
other lots; nor equal sides, by Front-Street running the courses 
of the river. 

*FRANCIS and GEORGE RODGERS's survey for their front 
lot, runs 396 feet from Schuylkill Front-Street on High-Street 
to Second-Street; and both sides equal. 

THOMAS RUDYARD's survey near Spruce-Street, where 
Schuylkill bears to the west, is as follows, viz; 

. "Surveyed and laid out the 10th of the 6th month, 16S;J. 
"by virtue of a warrant from the governor, aated the 6th of the 
"4th month, 1684, unto Thomas Rudyard, his front lot at 

-All the surveys any way near High-Street on Schuylkill as 
well as Delaware calls for Second-Street, at the distance of 3% 
feet from the Front Streets. 



MAP OF PHiJLADELPHlA. 30. 

"Schuylkill, running S. 72 degrees E. by John Helton's lot, 6u4 
"feet; thence S. 18 W. by the Second-Street, 51 feet; thence N. 
"72 degrees W. by a vacant lot, G2U feet; then along Schuylkill 
"Front-Street to the place of beginning; returned according to 
"which abovesaid survey, and bounds into the Proprietary's 
"Secretary's Office, the 10th of the 6th monLh, 1685." 

THOMAS RUDYARD had another lot surveyed on Dela- 
ware, viz: 

"By virtue of a warrant from the proprietary and governor, 
"bearing date the 6th instant, (directed to me) I hereby certify 
"into his Secretary's Office, that I have caused to be surveyed 
"and set out, the 23d instant, unto Thomas Rudyard, pur- 
"chaser, his lot in the city of Philadelphia, containing in 
"breadth 51 feet, and in length 426 feet; bounded northward 
"with Vine-Street, formerly called Valley-Street, eastward with 
"Delaware Front-Street, southward with a vacant lot, west- 
"ward with the Second-Street from Delaware: and is accord- 
"ingly entered and recorded in my office in Philadelphia, this 
"25th of the 4th month, 1684. 

"THOMAS HOLME. Surveyor-General." 

Note, That the foregoing surveys were made by Thomas 
Holme: and he that made the plan of the city, must certainly 
have known where the streets run; and would never have 
made those surveys, had not Schuylkill Front-Street run the 
courses of the river, &c. 

Hence it appears, that the city was laid out as has been here- 
tofore described; and that the Front Streets on Schuylkill 
and Delaware run the courses of the rivers. 

And it is declared in the charter, that the city should for 
ever continue as it was then laid out, &c. 



AN ABSTRACT OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF 
PHILADELPHIA. 

"WILLIAM PENN, proprietary and governor of the province 
'of Pennsylvania, &C. To all to whom these presents shall 
'come, sends gi-eeting. Know ye, that at the humble request 
'of the inhabitants and settlers of this town of Philadelphia, 
'being some of the first adventurers and purchasers within 
'this province, for their encouragement, and for the more 
'immediate and entire government of the said town, and better 
'regulation of trade therein, I have, by virtue of the king's 



510 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

'letters patent, under the great seal of England, erected the 
"said town into a borough; and by these presents do erect the 
'said town and borough of Philadelphia into a city: which said 
'city shall extend the limits and bounds, as it is laid out be- 
'tween Delaware and Schuylkill." 

"And I do, for me, my heirs and assigns, grant and ordain, 
'that the* streets of the said city shall for ever continue as 
'they are now laid out and regulated: and that the end of each 
'street, extending into the river, shall be and continue free 
'for the use and service of the said city and inhabitants 
'thereof; who may improve the same for the best advantage 
'of the city: and build wharfs so far out into the river there^ 
'as the mayor, aldermen, and common-council, herein after 
"mentioned, shall see meet." 



THE REASONS WHY THE PLAN OF THE CITY WAS 
ALTERED BY BENJ. EASTBURN, S. G. 

The streets of the city continued as they were then laid out, 
until Benjamin Eastburn was appointed surveyor general; 
when a subsequent plan was made by him, marl^ed A. D. in 
the map. By what authority that plan was made I know not; 
but the design in making of it is easily understood: as it not 
only takes 132 feet off the square on the west sides of Broad- 
Street, moving all the streets on Schuylkill front that distance 
to the eastward; but leaves out one whole square on the front 
of Schuylkill, from Cedar to Vine-Streets, making Front-Street 
D parallel with the other streets, at the distance of 528 feet on 
High-Street; (east of the real Front-Street) as you may see laid 
down in the plan: whereby the proprietors endeavoring to 
take back (for their own use) all the land lying between the 
street D and Schuylkill, then laying out the first purchasers 
lots on the east side of that street D which they call Front- 
Street, and observing the numbers regular as they are marked 
down in Thomas Holme's plan; this, of course, pushes the lots 
so far to the eastward, that they fall on the publick squares. 
So that the public is not only deprived of the front on Schuyl- 
kill, but likewise those squares. 



*It is out of the power of any person whatsoever to produce 
any other model, plan, or platform, of the city of Philadelphia, 
at the time the charter was granted, than what was made by 
Thomas Holme. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. "H 

Having now done with the city, (for this time) I propose 
taking a view of the other part of this great town, called the 
liberties. 



THE LIBERTIES GRANTED TO THE FIRST PURCHASERS, 

AND THE COURSES OF THE SAME. 
(L. S.) PENNSYLVANIA. 

"By a return of a warrant from the proprietary and gover- 
"uor. to me directed, and dated the 26th instant, reriuiring me 
"to survey, or cause to be surveyed, unto John Moon and 
"Griffith Jones, five hundred acres of land apiece; unto Bar- 
"rabas Wilcox, six hundred acres; unto John Barns and 
"Thomas Bowman, five hundred acres apiece; unto Thomas 
"Ducket, John Goodson and John Songhurst, three hundred 
"apiece; unto Richard Townsend, one hundred and fifty acres; 
"all together in a place not already taken up, according 
"to the method of townships appointed by the governor." 

"And whereas the governor hath ordered Richaid Noble to 
"survey and surround a tract of land, adjoining the city of 
"Philadelphia, for the good and benefit of the firsL purchasers, 
"whereof a return is not made unto me; and so the extreme 
"parts or bounds not yet ascertained. And whereas I have 
"ordered thee to set out the township of Oxford about 
"Tackoney, to the northern side of that creek, where several 
"purchasers are already seated and placed; and will extend 
"above one township from the bounds of the Swedes' lands; 
"and that in the next township backward, some are already 
"placed and seated; both which townships are the very next 
"townships to the city lands, as far as I can perceive. I there- 
"fore hereby authorize thee to survey and set out to the above- 
"said persons, their respective quantities of land, and by lot, 
"or as they shall agree among themselves, In respect to order 
"of first and last, and in the remaining part of the said town- 
"ship; ever observing, that in the second township, and all 
"other townships hereafter to be laid out, where people are 
"net already placed, the latter moiety of the said township, 
"on both sides of the streets, be reserved for the purchasers 
"not already come over; which I have in charge by a warrant 
"from the governor to observe and follow: and make me a 
"true return both of the original field-works and protracted 
"figure, which, by my patent, are to remain in my oflice. Dated 
"at Philadelphia, the 28th of the 12th month, 16S2." 

"THOMAS HOLME." 
To Thomas Fairman, surveyor. 



312 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

The liberties were accordingly surveyed tor the good and 
benefit of the first purchasers; and are bounded as follows, viz: 
Beginning on Vine-Street, then up Delaware river to the 
mouth of Coach-que-naw-que; (which creek divides this from 
Jurian Hartfielder's land) then up the same, by the several 
courses, to a corner of the aforesaid land; then N. by W. by 
the same, 112 perches, to a white oaJi; then N. E. by the same, 
1S4 perches, to a corner white oak standing by the S. W. side 
of Cohocksink; then down the same, on the several courses, 
till it intersects the line of Shackamexunk, in the fork of 
Cohocksink; then up the N. W. branch of said creek, to a cor- 
ner white oak marked A, it being a corner of Shacamaxin and 
John Goodson's land; then E. N. E. by said land to B, a corner 
white oak. standing by a run; then down the run to C, a 
corner maple of the said land; then E. N. E. by the said land 
and Peter Cock's to D, a corner white oak, stajiding by Quis- 
slnomink: then up the same to E, standing by the mouth of 
Tackoney; then up Wiggohocking, on the several courses, to 
F, a white oak; it being a corner of Griffith Jones and John 
Moon's land; (note, this creek is the line that divides Griffith 
Jones's land in Bristol township, from the Philadelphia lib- 
erties) thenW. by N. to G, a corner Spanish oak, it being 
a corner of Germantown and Bristol township: then N. E. 
by E. to H, a corner marked white oak, it being another 
corner of Germantown township; then N. W. by N. 
to I, a marked white oak, standing in Germantown line, and a 
corner of Robert Turner's land; then W. S. W. to K, a marked 
Spanish oak, standing by Schuylkill, another corner of Rob- 
ert Turner's land; (these are the courses of the liberties on 
the east sides of Schuylkill.) Beginning now at L, a corner 
hickory, standing by th« mouth of a small run, on the west 
side of Schuylkill; then W. S. W. to M, a corner of Mill creek, 
alias Cobb's creek; then down the same, on the sev- 
eral courses, to N, a Spanish oak, standing by a 
small run; then north to O, a marked white oak; then east 
to P; then south to Q; then east to R; (note, the last five letters 
are courses of Thomas Paschall's land) then S. E. to S, a cornei- 
standing by Schuylkill; then up the same, on the several 
courses, to the city of Philadelphia; then N. 18 degrees E. to 
the corner of Vine-Street; then S. 72 degrees E. by Vine-Street 
to the place of beginning, containing 15,236 acres, 1 quarter, 
20 perches, viz: 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. Sir, 

Acres, q. ps. 
The liberties contain on the east side of Schuyl- 
kill 9,161 3 S 

On the west side of ditto, 7,074 2 IT 

The whole contents of the liberties 1C,23G 1 20 

The Swedes held within these bounds 2,148 

Remain for the purchasers 14,0SS 1 20 

The purchasers, whose deeds of lease and release 

recites the concessions, amount to 709,535 

Their proportions, agreeable to the concessions 

at 20 acres per 1,000, are 14,190 3 

Which makes 102 acres 1 quarter and 20 perches more than 
what there was land, to be divided amongst them after the 
Swedes' land was deducted. 

The proprietor finding that the liberties contained no more 
than what was granted to the purchasers, and had made no 
reserve of any to himself, falls on the following scheme, viz: 
That every purchaser of 5,000 acres, should have but 80 acres 
on the east side of Schuylkill; that is to say, out of every 100 
acres he reserved 20 acres for himself: and gave his orders 
to the surveyor accordingly. 

Observe the two following notes from Thomas Holme, one to 
the governor, the other to Philip Lemain concerning Poor- 
Island: 
"Governor," 

"DENNIS ROCHFORD's warrant mentions 100 acres as, in, 
"and for his liberty lot of 5.000 acres; and thou hast ordered 
"me to allow no more than 80 acres to any whosoever. Please 
"to afford me thy positive pleasure; for that he is not willing 
"to accept of less than 100 acres." 

"T. HOLME." 

POOR-ISLAND. 

"If this land should be adjudged to Neilson, and to remain 
"in the same shape and figure, it will much hinder the laying 
"out the squares of 80 acres to 5,000 acres purchased. Ph. 
"L." 

"This laud is taken into the liberties, as land not seated 
"according to order and rule, as my deputy-surveyor informs 
"me; and therefore the governor may please to let us have the 
"thing examined. This man has his seat of land at Shacka 

"mexunk. 

"T. HOLME." 

"Eighth day of the 9th month, 1683." 



Ji4 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

But before these orders were given by the governor, he had 
granted warrants for 700 acres, after the rate of 100 acres to a 
5,000 acres purchase, viz: To the society 400 acres, to Nicholas 
Moore 200 acres, to Dennis Rochford 100 acres; therefore when 
the liberties come to be properly stated, they stand thus: 

Acres, q. ps. 
The liberties on the east side of Schuylkill 

amount to 9,161 3 3 

The Swedes held land on the east side (deducted) 642 

Remains 8,519 3 3 

Warrants granted at 20 acres per 1,000 acres (de- 
ducted) 700 

Remains, 7,819 3 3 

Out of which the proprietaries-sold 3,836 3 

There remains to be divided amongst the pur- 
chasers, at 80 acres to every 5,000 acres pur- 
chased, 3,983 3 

The liberties on the west side of Schuylkill 
amount to 7,074 2 17 

Brought from the east side of Schuylkill (added), 700 

Total, 7,774 2 17 

The Swedes' land on the west side of Schuylkill 

(deducted), 1,506 

Remains 6,268 2 17 

Out of which the proprietaries sold (deducted).. 2,636 2 

There remains to be divided amongst the pur- 
chasers, at 100 acres to every 5,000 acres pur- 
chased, 3,632 17 

The 3,983 acres 3 quarters to be divided amongst 
the purchasers, at the proportion of 80 acres 
for every 5,000 acres, satisfies them to the 
amount of 248,984 1 

The 3,632 acres 17 perches to be divided amongst 
the purchasers, at the proportion of 100 acres 
for every 5,000 acres, satisfies them to the 
amount of 181,611 3 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3ir 

Acres, q. ps. 
The purchasers that remain not yet satisfied, 

amount to 278,939 

The whole amount of acres purchased 709,535 0' 

The proprietaries have sold land, in the liberties, 

to the amount of 6,472 2 

The proportion of liberty land, due on 278.939 

acres, is 5,578 3 

After all the purchasers were satisfied, at the 
proportion of 80 acres on the east side and 100 
acres on the west side of Schuylkill to every 
5.000 acres purchased, there would remain due 

to the proprietors 896 2 

But should the reader incline to think that the proprietors 
would not be so ungenerous as to sell lands a second time, 
and therefore infer that my calculations are wrong.— Now 
as they have the materials, I leave them to calculate the same, 
while I procure vouchers to prove the lines of the liberties. 



COPIES OF SUNDRY ORIGINAL PAPERS TO PROVE THE 
BOUNDS OF THE LIBERTIES. 

"SURVEYED March 1. 1675. for Jurian Hartsfielder, a parcel 
•of land called Hart§field, situate and being on the west side 
•cf Delaware river, at tlie lower side of Cohocksink creek, 
•beginning at the mouth of a small creek or river, callefl 
•'Coach-que-naw-que; and from thence running up the several 
"courses of the said river, to the north end of Coach-que- 
•T.aw-que bridge; and from thence N. by W. along by the west 
"side of a piece of meadow ground 112 perches, to a corner 
"marked black oak, standing at the uppor end of the said 
"meadow ground: from thence N. E. 184 perches, by a line 
•of marked trees, to a corner marked white oak, standing at 
"the S. W. side of a branch of Cohocksink creek; from thence 
••down along the several courses of the said branch and creek 
"to the main river side; and finally down by the river side, 
'•to the place of beginning; containing and laid out for 350 
•'acres of land." 

"SURVEYED the 2d of November, 1G75, for Lawrence Cock, 
^'Erick Cock. Michael Neilson, Otto Ernes Cock. Goner Rambo. 
•and Peter Neilson, a tract of land called Shackamexunk, con- 
•taining 1,000 acres, situate on the west side of Delaware river, 
"being bounded as follows, viz: 



316 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

"Beginning at a small point, at the mouth of a creek called 
"Cohocksink creek; and from thence running between the 
"E. and N. E. along the river side, according to the several 
"courses thereof, to a corner marked red oak, standing by a 
"piece of meadow ground, and divideth this from a tract of 
"land called Quissinomink, belonging to Peter Cock, the dis- 
"tance from the mouth of the said creek, to the said oak in a 
"direct line, being 920 perches; and from the said oak N. N. W. 
"by a line of marked trees, dividing this from the said, land of 
"Peter Cock, 350 perches, to a corner marked white oak, 
"standing by a small creeple nigh unto the highway; and 
"from that oak W. N. W. by a line of marked trees, 620 
"perches, to a corner marked maple, standing at the side of the 
"run of the westermost branch of Shackamexunk creek; and 
"from thence up the several courses of the said run, to a corner 
"marked white oak, standing in the swamp at the N. E. side 
"of the run; and from that oak W. S. W. by a line of marked 
"trees 220 perches, to a corner marked oak, standing at the 
"N. E. side of the run or main branch of Cohocksink creek; 
"and from thence down the several courses of the said creek, 
"to the place of beginning; containing the said quantity of 
"land, together with the meadow ground thereto adjoining, 
"besides the water and sunken land therein, containing 600 
"acres; part thereof being formerly granted unto Peter Cock 
"by patent, bearing date the 5th day of June, 1664; and 1,000 
"acres, the residue thereof, being new land." 

"SURVEYED the 24th of November, 1675, for Mr. Peter 
"Cock, 650 acres of land called Quissinomink, situate on the 
"westward side of Delaware river, being bounded as followeth, 
"viz: 

"Beginning at a corner marked red oak, standing by a piece 
"of meadow ground, being a bounded tree of the land of 
"Shackamexunk; and from the said oak, running N. N. W. by 
"Shackamexunk line of marked trees, 350 perches, to a corner 
"marked white oak, being the upper corner bounded tree of 
"the said land of Shackamexunk; and from thence E. N. E. by 
"a line of marked trees, 150 perches, to a corner marked black 
"oak standing nigh unto Quissinomink creek side, opposite to 
"the mouth of Tawacawomink creek; and from thence down 
"the several courses of the main creek to the main river side; . 
"and from the mouth of Quissinomink creek down by the river, 
"and by the swamp or creeple, lying by the river side to the 
"first mentioned corner oak, containing the said quantity of 
"land, together with the meadow ground thereto adjoining." 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. -l 

"GRIFFITH JONES. 27th of the 4th month, 1684. Begin- 
*ning at a corner white oak, standing on Tackoney creek, 
•• then W. by N. 328 perches, by the land of Barnaby Wilcox, 
"to a corner white oak; then by the street or road S. by W. 
"153 perches, to a corner white oak, standing in Wiggohocking 
•'creek; then down the course thereof by Philadelphia liber- 
"ties to Tackoney creek: then up the several courses of the 
"said creek to the place of beginning, containing Sno acres, 
"part of 5,000." 

"JOHN MOON, 10th of the 5th month, 1634, Whereas there 
"is a certain tract of land in the county of Philadelphia, in 
"Bristol township, beginning at a corner marked Spanish oak, 
"standing in the line of Philadelphia liberties; then N. by E. 
"200 perches, by the Germantown line, to a marked white oak; 
"then E. by S. 400 perches, by Thomas Bowman, to a corner 
"oak sappling; then S. by W. 200 perches, by the street of the 
"said Bristol township, to a marked white oak, standing on 
"the Wisahicon creek; then W. by N. 400 perches, by the 
"Philadelphia liberties, to the place of beginning, containing 
■"500 acres." 

N. B. DANIEL PASTORUS and comp. return for German- 
town, runs N. E. by E. 200 perches by the Philadelphia lib- 
erties; 

"ROBERT TURNER, 24th of the 4th month, 1684. Whereas 
"there is a tract of land in the county of Philadelphia, called 
"Shoemake Park, beginning at a corner marked Spanish oak, 
"standing by Schuylkill river; from thence E. N. E. by Phila- 
"delphia liberties, 476 perches, to a corner marked white oak; 
"'from thence N. W. by N. by the Germantown line, 153 
"perches, to a stake; from thence W. S. W. 525 perches, to a 
"corner red birch, standing by Schuylkill; thence down the 
"same to the beginning, containing 500 acres." 

Note. The names of the persons who held land on the east 
side of Schuylkill, the creeks, &c., joining the liberties, viz: 
John Roberts, Griffith Jones, Abel Thomas, Haverford Friends, 
Mill alias Cobb's creek. Thomas Paschall's. Schuylkill, the city. 
&c. 

At the request of many of the subscribers that I would ex- 
plain and give my opinion with regard to land in the liberties, 
said to have been concealed; I therefore think it proper, first 
to give them the opinion of the House ot Assembly, (so far as 
it relates to property) which they agreed to nem con. and 
was entered in their minutes the 26th of the 6th month. 1704. 
signed by the speaker, and sent to the proprietor himself. 
Among other things, they say, viz: 



31S AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

ABSTRACT OF COMPLAINT ENTERED IN THE MINUTES 
OF THE ASSEMBLY. 

"That we are also left remediless in this; that when we are 
"wronged and oppressed about our civil rights by the pro- 
"prietary, we cannot have justice done us; because the clerk 
"of the court being of his own putting in, refuses to make out 
"any process; and the justices, by and before whom our causes 
"against him should be tried, are of his own appointment; 
"by means whereof, he becomes judge in his own case; which 
"is against natural equity." 

"That although the commissioners of property have power 
"by their commissions to make satisfaction, where people have 
"not their full quantity of land according to their purchase; 
"yet they neglect and delay doing right in that behalf." 

"And at last the office of property and surveyor-general came 
"to be shut up; and thou kept them so while thou sold lands 
"to the value of 2,0001. sterling, and gave thy warrants in 
"England for surveying the said land; and also got great 
"tracts of land laid out or secured for thyself and relations, 
"besides several valuable parcels which should have been 
"laid out for the purchasers, but were reserved by thy sur- 
"veyors, whether for thee or themselves we know not; how- 
"ever, thou appropriated those lands to thyself by the name 
"of concealed lands; whereas, in truth, they were concealed 
"from the purchasers, who were to have their lands laid out 
"contiguous one to another, and no vacancies left between 
"them: and thou wast to have only thy tenth, as it fell, ac- 
"cording to the concessions thou made with the first adven- 
"turers; and if thou took it not up, it was thy own (not their) 
"fault." 

"And under pretence of passing an act for confirming and 
"securing their lands, &c., thou obtained liberty to re-survey 
"all the lands in the province, and to bring the people to 
"terms for the overplus; so that, by this stratagem, the war- 
"rants, surveys, and new patents, cost the people as much, and 
"to some more than the first purchase of their lands; besides 
"their long attendance upon the secretary and surveyors to 
"have their business done: but before thou would pass that 
"act, it must be accompanied with an impost or excise, and 
"a 2.0001. bill besides. 

"That it appears by several petitions now before us, that 
"very great abuses have been and are put upon the inhabit- 
"ants, and extortions used by the secretary, surveyors, and 
"other officers concerned in property as well as courts, which 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 311' 

"might have been prevented (.or sooner remedied) had thou 
"been pleased to pass the bill proposed by the Assembly, in 
"the year 1701, to regulate fees; as also the want or a surveyor- 
"general, which is a great injury and dissatisfaction to the 
"people; as is likewise the want of an established judicature 
"for trials between thee and the people: for if we exhibit our 
"complaints against thee, or those who represent thee in state 
"or property, they must be determined by or before justices 
"of thy own appointment; by which means, thou become, in 
"a legal sense, judge in thy own cause, &c." 

"We have many other things to represent to thee as griev- 
"ances; as thy unheard of abuses to thy purchasers, &c., in 
"pretending to give them a town, and then by imposing un- 
"conscionable quit-rents, make it worse by tenfold than a 
"purchase would have been: also the abuse about the bank, 
"and want of common to the town; and not only so, but the 
"very land the town stands on, is not cleared of the Swedes' 
"claims." 

"And we hope we need not be more express in charging 
"thee, as thou tenders thy own honour and honesty, or the 
"obligations thou art under to thy friends, and particularly 
"thy first purchasers and adventurers into this province." 

The succeeding Assembly taking the above into considera- 
"tion, says, "Our part is only to lament, (as we really do) that 
"there should be true occasion for such representation." 

And the Assembly, in a remonstrance to the proprietor, 
dated June 10th. 1707, says, "that the Assembly which sat 
"here on the 26th of the 6th month, 1704, agreed upon certain 
"heads or particulars, which, according to the order of that 
"day, were drawn up in a representation, and was signed by 
"the speaker, and sent thee by a passenger in John Guy's 
"brigantine, who was taken into France, from whence the 
"same representation was conveyed to thy hands; whereby 
"thou art put in mind, upon what force the purchasers and 
"first adventurers embarked with thee to plant this colony, 
"and what grants and promises thou made, and the assurance 
"and expectations thou gave them and the rest of the settlers 
"and inhabitants of this province to en]oy the privileges de- 
"rived from thy own grants and concessions, besides the rights 
"and freedoms of England. But how they were disappointed 
"in several respects, appears, in part, by the said represenia- 
"tion, to which we refer; and become supplicants for relief, 
"not only in matters there complained of, which are not yet 
"redressed, but also in things then omitted, as well as what 



o-'O AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

"have been lately transacted, to the grievous oppression of 
"the queen's subjects, and public scandal of this government." 

It is evident when the House came to the foregoing resolu- 
tions, they were assured in their own minds, that the city 
and liberties were secured for the purchasers; as the liberties 
were surveyed for their use, and their lots marked and num- 
bered in the plan of the city; therefore conceived, that there 
was no grievance on that score, save the quit-rents imposed 
on them for the city lots. All the quit-rents reserved by the 
proprietor, are expressed in the deeds of lease and release, and 
are one shilling sterling for every 100 acres; and that rent 
was laid on the country land; those lots are appurtenant to 
the lands purchased, as much as improvements are appurte- 
nant to any land whatsoever; therefore the proprietor has 
no more right to lay rents on those lots, than they have to 
lay rent on a house built on land for which the purchaser paid 
rent before. 

Notwithstanding the proprietor, in his deeds of lease and 
release, did covenant with the purchasers as follows, viz: 
"And the said William Penn, for himself, his heirs and as- 

"signs, doth covenant and agree, to and with the said 

"his heirs and assigns, iu manner and form following, that is 
"to say, That he the said William Penn, his heirs or assigns, 
"shall and will, by and before such time or times, as for that 
"purpose are limited and appointed, in and by such constitu- 
"tions or concessions, made or hereafter to be made as afore- 

"said, clear, acquit and discharge the said acres, 

"so to be set out, as shall be therein appointed, and every part 
"of the same, of and from all manner of tithes and claims of 
"any Indian or native of the said tract or province: And also, 

"that he the said his heirs and assigns, shall and 

"may quietly and peaceably have, hold and enjoy the said 

" acres, and every part thereof, according to the 

"true intent and meaning of these presents, without the lett. 
"disturbance, or interruption of him the said William Penn, 
"his heirs and assigns, or any other person or persons what- 
"soever, claiming or to claim, from, by or under him, them, 
"or any of them. And farther, that he the said William Penn, 
"his heirs and assigns, shall and will, from time to time, make, 
"do, and execute all such further and other act and acts, 
"thing and things, conveyances and assurances whatsoever, 
"as, by, or in pursuance of. or according to the true intent 
"of such concessions or constitutions so made, or to be made 
"as aforesaid, shall be agreed or appointed, for the better 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 321 

"conveying and assuring the said land, &c." Yet when the 
purchasers came to get patents for their lots, (which they say 
are necessary*) they reserve a quit-rent; which the pur- 
chaser is obliged to pay yearly, besides paying for the war- 
rant, survey, return,, patent, recording, copying, and per- 
haps waiting on the secretary and surveyor-general twenty or 
thirty times before their business be done. 

It is agreed on all hands, that the purchaser having deeds 
of lease and release, reciting the concessions, the lot appur- 
tenant marked in the plan of the city, with warrant and sur- 
vey, is a good title: where then is the occasion of a patent? 
And the purchasers lot being marked as aforesaid, can, by 
bringing ejectment, get a verdict without any other survey: 
which was the case in the lot No. 1, with two very good juries. 
Where is the occasion of a new survey? As every purchaser's 
lot was actually surveyed, and laid down in the plan, by 
Thomas Holme. Neither did the council, on the part of the 
proprietor, attempt to dispute the title to, but the size of, the 
lot No. 1. 

Query, What benefit are patents to the purchasers'' 



THE AUTHOR'S OPINION OF LAND SAID TO HAVE BEEN 
CONCEALED IN THE LIBERTIES; AND THE REASONS 
WHY HE GAVE IT. 

I. THOSE purchasers, who accepted of 80 acres for a 5,000 
acres purchase, are barred from ever claiming any more land 
in the liberties on that score. 

II. THE proprietor had a right to no more land in the lib- 
erties than 896 acres and a half that remained after the pur- 
chasers were satisfied. 

III. EVERY foot more than 896 acres and a half that the 
proprietor sold in the liberties, (in my opinion) were concealed 
from the purchasers. 

My Reasons Are, 

I. BECAUSE Mr. Penn, in the deeds of lease and release 

to the purchasers, did agree, viz: "That he the said William 

"Penn, his heirs and assigns, shall and will, from time to time. 

"make, do and execute all such further and other acts, thing 



'"Necessary, because it is those patents only which secure th. 
proprietor the quit-rent imposed on the purchaser. 

21-C-od Ser. 



322 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

"and things, conveyances and assurances whatsoever, as, by, 
"or in pursuance of, or according to the true intent of such 
"concessions* or constitutions, so made or to be made, as 
"aforesaid, for the better conveying and assuring of the 
"same, &c." 

II. BECAUSE it was agreed by William Penn, the proprietor, 
in those concessions with the first purchasers, the 11th of 
July, 1681, viz: "That a quantity of land should be laid out 
"for a large town or city; and every purchaser by lot have so 
"much land therein, as will answer to the proportion which he 
"bought: and that the proportion should be 10 acres for every 
"500 acres purchased, if the place would allow it." 

And in pursuance of that agi-eement, the 14th of October 
following, Mr. Penn did, under his own hand and seal, under 
his then "commissioners to lay out the aforesaid great town 
"or city for the purchasers, in which every purchaser of 5,000 
"acres should have 100 acres." 

The commissioners did, in consequence of that order, lay 
out the said town for the first purchasers; as doth appear 
by Thomas Holme's ground-plat of the same. 

III. BECAUSE after the city was laid out, and the lots num- 
bered, Mr. Penn ordered Richard Noblo (Thomas Holme's 
deputy) "to survey and surround the land, joining the city, 
"for the good and benefit of the first purchasers;" without 
makingt reserve of any for himself. 

IV. BECAUSE Mr. Penn, in a particular charge to Thomas 
Holme, ordered "him to reserve a moiety of the land, for the 
"purchasers not then come over." 

•The only reserve Mr. Penn made for himself in those con- 
cessions, were, viz: "In every 100,000 acres, the g-overnor, by 
"lot, reserves 10,000 to himself, what shall lie but in one place." 
Query, Have the proprietors a right to reserve for themselves 
small quantities of land, through the province, particularly the 
islands in all the rivers; some of which, perhaps, do not con- 
tain one acre? 

jSuppose, the proprietor, by his order to Richard Noble, re- 
served land in the liberties for his own use; bad he a right so 
to do? when from his concessions, which the deeds of lease and 
release recite, the purchasers were to have 10 acres to every 
500 acres purchased, if the place would allow it; and in October 
following, ordered the "commissioners to lay out the same for 
"the purchasers: and for every 5,000 acres, the purchaser to 
"have 100 acres." 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3J:; 

The liberties contained but* 9S6 acres and a half more than 
what satistied the purchasers; allowing 80 acres to those who 
accepted it on the east side, and 100 on the west side, ot Schtiyl- 
kill. — And the tenor of every warrant, granted to the first 
purchasers for land in the liberties, signed by Mr. Penn, de- 
clares those lands to be appurtenant to their purchase, &c. 

V. BECAUSE I do think there is a wide difference between 
reserving a moiety of land in the liberties for the purchasers 
not then come over in the year 16S2, and designedly concealing 
that moiety from them in 1700; for it is impossible for any 
man to conceal land from himself. 

NOW if the Asembly (at that ime) considered the unlocated 
land in the country, that was reserved and sold by the pro- 
prietors, concealed from the purchasers; is it not reasonable 
to conclude, by the words inserted in the followingt warrants, 
that the land in the liberties, actually surveyed for the good 
and benefit of the first purchasers, was designedly concealed 
from them? 
PENNSYLVANIA. 

"William Penn, absolute proprietary and governor in chief 
of the province of Pennsylvania and counties annexed." 

"Being requested to grant unto John Penington, Daniel 
"Whorley, William Penington, and thyself, one hundred acres 
"of liberty land in right of a purchase of five thousand acres- 
"I do hereby permit and require thee forthwith to survey, or 
"cause to be surveyed for your use and behoof, the aforesai.l 
"number of acres in the liberty lands of Philadelphia, where 
"it has not yet been laid out. nor designedly concealed; an J 
"make return thereof into my secretary's oflice. Given under 
"my hand and seal, at Philadelphia, the 25th of the 5th month, 
"^'^^^■" "WILLIAM PENN." 

"To Edward Penington, surveyor-general of the province of 

"Pennsylvania and territories." 

*Eight hundred and twenty acres of land were granted by the 
proprietors to Swanson and comp, in lieu of their right to the 
land where the city now stands. 

>T jThose warrants were kept a profound secret; it was known 
but to few there were such existing: so secret were they kept, 
that Mr. Lukens. the present surveyor-general, offered to lay 
the author a bett of one hundred pounds there were no such 
warrants: so positive was he. that he offered to have his arm 
cut off, in case such could be produced. After some alterca- 
tions a bett was laid; which Mr. Lukens had the honour to, 
and generQU.<5ly did, pay. 



324 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

"William Penn, absolute proprietary and governor m chief 
of the province of Pennsylvania and counties annexed." 

"At the request of Joseph Pike, by his . attorney Thomas 
"Story, that I should grant him to take up one hundred acres 
"of land in the liberties of Philadelphia, in right of five thou- 
"sand acres purchased by Samuel Rowles, of the kingdom or 
"Ireland, and by him sold to the said Joseph Pike. These are 
"to require thee forthwith to survey, or cause to be surveyed 
"to him the said Joseph Pike, the said number of acres of land, 
"within the said liberties, not already taken up, or that has 
"been concealed; and make return thereof into my secretary's 
"office. Given under my hand and seal, at Philadelphia, the 
"25th of the 5th month, 1700." 

"WILLIAM PENN." 
"To Edward Penington. surveyor-general of the province of 

"Pennsylvania and territories." 

IT is necessary to show how those concealed lands were dis- ^ 
posed of, viz: 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

"William Penn, absolute proprietary and governor m chief 
of the province of Pennsylvania and counties annexed." 
"These are to require thee forthwith to survey, or cause to 
"be surveyed, unto David Jones, late of Merionethshire iii 
"Wales, two hundred and fifty acres of my land, on the west 
"side of Schuylkill, within the bounds of the liberties of 
"Philadelphia; to be bounded to the westward with the land 
"seated bv Hugh Roberts, to the northward with William 
"Edwards, to the southward with a line to be run parallel to 
"the line of William Warner, at the distance of twenty perches 
"from the same; and to the westward with my vacant land, 
"reserving fifty acres on the N. E. corner adjacent to Jonathan 
"Wvnne and Hugh Roberts; and make return thereof into my 
"secretary's office. Given under my hand and seal, at Phila- 
delphia, the 19th of the 12th month, 1700-1." 

"WILLIAM PENN." 

"To Edward Penington, surveyor-general of the province of 

"Pennsylvania and territories." 

"Whereas bv warrant, under the proprietor's hand and 
"seal to thee directed, bearing date the 19th of the 12th month, 
"1700-1, thou was ordered to lay out to David Jones two hun- 
"dred and fiftv acres of land, within the bounds of the liberties 
"of Philadelphia, to be bounded to the northward with William 
"Edwards, and southward with a line (at the distance of 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. Sr, 

twenty perches) to be run parallel with William Warner's 
'land; which warrant thoii art said to have executed accord- 
'ingly, but hast not made return thereof. Now these are, 
"by the governors special order, to desire thee, in thy return 
'of said tract, to add the said twenty perches left out between 
'the same and "William Warnei's line; so that the said line 
•of "William AYarner's be the southward bounds of the said 
'David's land: for which, this, by the governor's command, 
'will be thy sufficient authority. Dated at Philadelphia, the 
'2d of the 6th month, 1701." 

"JAMES LOGAN, sec." 
'To Edward Penington. surveyor-general." 



AN EXPLANATION OF SOME PARTICULAR PARTS OF 
THE MAP, WHICH PERHAPS THE READER MAY NOT 
UNDERSTAND. 

THE reasons why the purchasers names are spelt different 
ways in the catalogue and surveys, are, because they were so 
spelt in the original, viz: Thomas Bowin in the catalogue, 
ought to be Bourn, and Springgatsbury in the draught should 
be Springettsbury; as also several others of the same kind. 

JOHN TYSACK's 32 acres at the Falls, on the east side of 
Schuylkill, the corners marked a, and William Markham's 
80 acres marked b, is said to have been sold to William 
Palmer, who got a re-survey of the same marked d: James 
Steel and Isaac Norris's surveys marked c, takes in the re- 
maining part of John Tysack, William Markham's, and part 
of Swanson's and comp. though the Swansons recovered that 
part, in their lines, of the heirs of Stell. Rowland Ellis's 17 
acres and 80 perches were moved; and John Songhursfs liberty 
land laid on that place. George Delwyn's survey I have not 
got. 

THOMAS PASCHALL's survey of oUO acres of country lan.l 
on the west side of Schuylkill, runs into Barnaby Wilcox'.^ 
200 acres in the liberties, which occasioned Wilcox to get ;) 
re-survey; and in order to make up his quantity, takes in that 
piece marked C. 



026 a:: explanation of the 

WILLIAM SMITH'S 50 acres extended no further west then 
d, but re-surveyed to f. James Craven had his land surveyed 
■with Richard Pierce and Comp. 

RICHARD MARCH'S 200 acres appurtenant to his purchase 
of 10,000 acres; see the corners marked with a, the re-survey 
with b, and John Simcox with c. 

JOHN BALL'S new survey takes in part of Richard Fewes, 
and the lot marked I B. James Steel got a new survey, which 
takes in part of Francis Smith, Richard Fewes, and the lot 
marked 3: The numbers 1, 4, 6 and 20, I have not got, nor 
A, B, D, E, I, P, Q. F was surveyed to Paul Saunders; and O 
for a burial-ground. 

WHEN you want to find a lot appurtenant to a purchase, 
apply to the alphabet: In the first column of which, is the 
number of the township; then look for the same township in 
the map, where you will find the name and quantity purchased, 
and the lots appurtenant. If the lots are numbered in the 
column marked D F they are on Delaware front; but if in S F 
then on Schuylkill front. And should the number of acres 
be 1,000 and upwards, begin at No. 1, in the plan on Front- 
Streets; but under 1,000, at No. 1, on the back streets. 

A B. Shews the outlines of the city extending over Schuyl- 
kill. A C. As it was divided into lots by Thomas Holme. 
A D. The alterations of said plan by Benjamin Eastburn. 

I thought it better to let the N. W. corner of the plan of 
the city intersect Delaware in the map, (as it is a matter of 
no consequence to the purchasers, their lots being numbered 
between Delaware and Schuylkill) than to contract the plan; 
as it would make the figures in it so small, that they could 
scarcely be distinguished. 

THE reason why I divided the lot No. 1 by a dotted line, 
part of which is marked a, was, because in that square 102 
feet are granted to the Germans; who were not first pur- 
chasers, neither have they any lots marked in the plan. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 



AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE FIRST PURCHASERS- 
NAMES. WITH THEIR PLACES OF ABODE, &c., AND 
RETURNS OF SURVEY. 



The Figures in the first Column refer to the Townships in 
the Map, and those in the second refer to the Page wher© the 
Surveys are to be found. 



A 

Allington John, of London, Salter 2 

Allen Nathaniel, of the City of Bristol 1- 

Allen Samuel, of Chew Magna in the County of Som- 
erset, Shoemaker, ^' 

Adams Thomas, of Alfreston in the County of Sus- 



sex, Yeoman, 



19 



Ap-John John, of the Parish of Rauben in the 
County of Denby, Yeoman, and Thomas Wynne of 

Cajerwit in the County of Flint, Chirurgeon 24 

Andrew George, junior, of Rowde in the County of 

Wilts, Sergemaker 26 

Alfed Philip, ^ 

Ashby William ^'_ 

Amor Richard, and Amor William, 37 

ildams Richard, ^^ 

A.B 33 

A.B '' 

Alsop John, and Thomas Woolwich 41 

A.B ^; 

A.B !^ 

A.D., , ••• ^' 

Ashraead John, 

Ashmead John, 

Ashmead Samuel 

Allen Charles - 

B 

Ball John (p. 14—15) ^ 

Barker Thomas, of London, Wine Cooper - 

Beckley John, of London. Perfumer 3 

Blake Edward, of London. Turner 3 

Burbary Thomas, of London, Shoemaker 3 

Bennett Samuel, of London, Flax Dresser 3 



328 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

Barber John, of London, Brewer, 3 8 

Boswell William, cf Southwark in the County of 

Surry, Poulterer 3 

Bowman William, senior, of Wansworth in the 

County of Surry, Glazier, 6 

Bathurst Charles, Citizen and Salter, of London 7 

Barnes John, of Chillington in the County of Sussex, 

Taylor, for his Daughter, 7 

Burnyeat John, Thomas Zachary, and Culbert Hurst, 10 
Bacon William, of Middle Temple, London, Gentle- 
man, 11 

Buckley Samuel, and Hasel Sam, 21 

Boyden James, 21 

Bennett Edward, of the City of Bristol, Tobacconist, 12 
Brown William, of the City of Bristol, Merchant, ... 13 18 
Brown Arnold, and William Cole, of the Customs, 

and two more, 16 

Bailey Thomas, of the City of Bristol, Bodice Maker, 

Bristow John, of the City of Bristol, 16 13 

Briggs Thomas, of Hedelston in the Parish of Acton 

in the County Palatine of Chester, Yeoman, 16 

Beabes William, of Blackwell in the County of Som- 
erset, Yeoman, 17 

Barber John, of Shipley in the County of Sussex, 

Yeoman, 19 

Baines John, of Billinghurst in the County of Sussex, 

Taylor 19 

Banks Thomas, of Alfreston in the County of Sussex, 

Malster, 19 

Brench Israel, of Worminghurst in the County of 

Sussex, Husbandman, 20 

Bourne Thomas, of Crawley in the County of Sussex, 

Mercer, 20 

Beardsley Alexander, of the County of Worcester, 

Glover , 21 

Bingley William, of the City of Oxford, Malster, 23 

Bettris Edward, of the City of Oxford, Chirurgeon,. . 23 
Bezer John, of Bishops Canning in the County of 

Wilts, Malster, 25 23 

Brother John, of Market Levington in the County 
of Wilts, and Robert Serghill of Weadhampton in 

the same County, Yeoman, 25 

Bezar Edward, of Rowde in the County of Wilts, 
Mason. 25 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 2?9 

Brown Edward, of Marlborough in the County of 

Wilts. Yeoman 25 

Bailey Susanna, of Catcomb in the Parish of Mill 
Marton in the County of Wilts. Widow, and 
Thomas Sagar. of Foxham in the Parish of Chris- 
tian Melford in the same County 25 

Buckley John, junior, of Melkysham in the County 

of Wilts, Husbandman 25 

Bunce John, of Marlborough in the County of Wilts, 

Malster, 20 

Bezer William, of the Parish of Bishops Canning 

in the County of Wilts, Husbandman, 25 

Boy John, of Luckington in the County of Wilts, 

Mercer 27 

Bayly William, 27 

Barnard Henry, 27 

Burrough Francis, ^3 

Baker Richard 36 

Brimly Nathaniel, 11 

Beach William, 13 

Baker William 36 

Bryant William, and John Wisdome, 38 

Bostock William 39 

Brooks John, 39 

Brown John, 39 

Buckley Thomas, and Samuel Buckley 59 44 

Barret Thomas, and John Hucoch, 41 

Brassey Thomas 40 

Blunston John, ; 46 

Blunston Michael, 46 

Bradshaw Samuel 46 

Buckman Edward 47 

Bish John, 47 

Bork Rodger 48 

Bond Thomas, 2 

Brant Susannah, 3 

Bowman Thomas 8 

Bevan John 20 

C 

Chessal Anthony 

Claypoole James, of London. Merchant 2 19 

Cole Sabian. of London, Merchant ~ S 

Cobb Thomas, of London. Shoemaker 3 

Carter William, of Wapping in the County of Middle- 
sex, Turner 



320 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Carren John, of Hedley in the County of Southen, 

Malster, 7 

Comley Henry, of the City of Bristol, Weaver, 12 

Curaton William, 20 

Croslet Richard, of the City of Bristol, Goldsmith, . . 12 

Callowhill Thomas, of the City of Bristol, Mercer,. . . 15 9 

Callowhill Thomas, of the same Place, 15 21 

Cole William, and Arnold Brown of the Customs, and 

two more, 16 

Clare John, of Froms Ellwood in the County of Sus- 
sex, Butcher, 17 

Coles John, of Catroll in the Parish of Moorelinch 

in the County of Somerset, Sergemaker, 17 

Collins Richard, of Bath, 17 

Coubourne Thomas, of Lambourne Woodlands in 

the County of Berks, Carpenter 21 

Cecil William, of Longcomb in the County of Oxon, 

Carpenter, 23 

Cerey Thomas, of the City of Oxford, Farrier 23 

Clark John, junior, of the Devizes in. the County of 

Wilts. Baker, 25 

Crawley Ann, of Rowde in the County of Wilts, 

Spinster 26 

Clowde William, of Seene in the County of Wilts, 

Yeoman, 26 

Cope Oliver, of Awbury in the County of Wilts, 

Taylor 26 

Collett- John, 27 

Chamberlain Hugn, of the City of London, Doctor 

of Physick , . 27 

Crispin William, and Silas Crispin, of Kingsale in 

the Kingdom of Ireland, Gentlemen, 29 4 

Chambers Benjamin (p. 1—14—19.), 29 

Croxon Randle 34 

Child Henry, 36 19 

Carpenter Samuel, 37 1 

Child Amy 36 

Child Henry and Wife, 36 

Carpenter Samuel, 37 4 

Champion William 37 ■ 

Carter Robert 37 

Cross Thomas 39 

Coppack Bartholomew, 39 

Clouse John, 39 

Charley William 39 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 'jn 

Crossby Richard, 41 11 

Claridge Samuel. 42 

Coomer Robert 48 

Cock Peter, 13 

Craven James, 18 

Crossly Richard, 

Cook Margate 4 

Cartledge Edward, 46 

D 
Dimsdale Robert, of Edmonton in the County of 

Middlesex, Chirurgeon 8 

Day John, of London, Carpenter 9 8 

Dixon Joan, of the City of Bristol, Widow 15 

Drew Roger, 15 

Dill Thomas, of Upton in the County of Bucks, 

Yeoman, •. 21 

Davis Richard, Gentleman. Margaret Davis, Widow, 
John Humphreys, Gentleman, Edward Thomas, 
Yeoman, all of the County of Montgomery, Robert 
Owen, Gentleman, Lewis Owen, Gentleman, and 
Rowland Ellis of Merionethshire, Gentleman, and 

Charles Lloyd, Gentleman 22 7 

Davis Margaret, Widow, John Humphreys, Gent., 
Edward Thomas. Yeoman, all of the County of 
Montgomery; Robert Owen, Gent, and Lewis Owen, 
Gent, and Rowland Ellis, of Merionethshire. Gent. 

Richard Davis, and Charles Lloyd, 

Dove Francis, 34 - 

Dunton Robert 36 

Dicks James 39 

Dennison John, Solomon Richards. Arthur Perrin, 

and John Napper 45 

Duckett Thomas, 12 

E 
East Benjamin, of Brooksharp, London, Sugar Boiler, 7 13 

Evans Nathaniel 15 

Erberry Edward, of the City of Bristol. Soap Boiler, 15 10 
Ellwood Thomas, of Hungerhill, in the County of 

Bucks. Gent 21 

Ellis Rowland, Gent. Lewis Owen, Gent. Robert 
Owen, Gent, and Charles Lloyd Gent. Richard 
Davis, Gent. Margaret Davis. Widow. John Hum- 
phreys. Gent, and Edward Thomas, Yeoman, of the 
County of :\Iontgomery and Merionethshire 22 7 



332 AN EXPLANATION OP THE 

Elton Anthony, of Yatesborough, in the County of 

Wilts, Mason 25 1 

Edwards Edward, of Brinkworth, in the County of 

Wilts, Yeoman, 27 

Ellwood Thomas, and Ellwood Mary, his Wife 36 

Evans George, 50 

The same, 50 

England Philip, 12 

Edwards William, 16 

F 

Ford Philip, of London, Merchant, 1 

Farmberough Thomas, of London, Chairmaker, 4 

Fox George, of London, Gentleman 10 

Forford Christopher, of Fram in the County of Som- 
erset, Wiredrawer 17 

Fineher Francis, of the City of Worcester, Glover,.. 21 12 
Fue Richard, senior, of Market Levington in the 
County of Wilts, Shoemaker, and Richard Fue, 
junior, of Wedhampton in the County of Wilts, 

Son of the said Richard the elder, 25 16 

Fue Richard, junior, of Wedhampton in the County 
of Wilts, son of Richard Fue the elder, of Market 
Levington in the County of Wilts, Shoemaker, and 

the said Richard Fue the elder, 25 

Flowers Enoch, of Corsham in the County of Wilts, 

Barber (p. 9—11.), 26 

Foster Baicileon, 34 16 

Fisher Joseph, 42 

Fenn Joshua, 46 

Fuller Sarah, 47 • 9 

Frame Robert, 33 

Fell Leonard, 27 

Furman Robert, 1 

Frankfort Company, 3 

Fineher John, 12 

Furlow Benjamin, 15 

Foster Allen 

Foulke Cadwallader and Company 22 

Faulkner Daniel, 

G 

Goodson John, of London. Chirurgeon (p. 1 — 10.), 3 

Green Henry, of Farringdon in the County of Berks, 
Roper 18 1 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3:13 

Guy Edward, of Market Levington in the County 
of Wilts, Jilalster, and Isaac Selfe, of the same 

Place 25 

Gibbon John, of Warmneston in the County of Wilts, 

Shoemaker 25 

Gerish Thomas, of Bronham in the County of Wilts, 

Clothier 26 

Growden Lawrence, of Trevose in the County of 

Cornwall, Gentleman, 30 2 

Growden Joseph, of Austin in the County of Corn- 
wall. Gentleman, 30 2 

Greenway Robert 33 9 

Glutton Richard, 34 

Gammel Daniel, 37 

Geary John, jun. and Henry Gearey 36 

Glen George 39 

Garretson Marcus, 3 

Goshet George 

Gee John and Company 13 

Griscomb Andrew 11 

George David, 20 

H 

Hill Richard 11 

Haynes Richard 1 

Humphreys Daniel 13 

Hicks John, of London, Cheesmonger o 23 

Harding Nathaniel, of London, Basket-maker, 7 

Harrison Francis, of London, Poulterer 7 

Haige' William, of London, Merchant, 9 

Hurst Culbert, John Burnyeat and Thomas Zachary. 10 

Hort John, of the City of Bristol. Currier 1- 18 

Harford Charles, of the City of Bristol, Soap-boiler.. 13 
Hill John, of Bermington in the County of Somerset. 

Shoemaker, 1 * 

Hope Abraham, of Bridgwater in the County of 

Somerset, Joiner, and John Passions of Middlezey 

in the same County, Carpenter 17 

Harford Francis, of Taunton Dean in the County of 

Somerset, Sergemaker 1' 

Hersent, Sarah, of Worminghurst in the County of 



Sussex, Spinster, 



20 



Herriot Thomas, of Hurst per Point, in the County 
of Sussex, Yeoman 20 



SC4 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

Herriot Thomas, of Hurst per Point, 20 

Humphreys John. Gentleman, Edward Thomas, Yeo- 
man, Charles Lloyd, Gentleman, Richard Davies, 
Gentleman, Margaret Davies, Widow, all of the 
same County of Mongomery, Robert Owen, Gentle- 
man, Lewis Owen. Gentleman, and Rowland Ellis 

of Merionethshire, Gentleman, 22 

Herns William, 14 

Hart John, of Whitney in the County of Oxford, 

Yeoman 23 

Hastings Joshua, of Swarford in the County of Oxon, 

Yeoman 23 

Hand Richard, of Swarford in the County of Oxon, 

Husbandman, 23 

Harding John, of Marlborough in the County of 

Wilts, Malster, 25 

Hitchcock William, of Marlborough in the County 

of Wilts, Malster, 26 

Hatt Thomas, of Goataize in the County of Wilts, 

Cordwainer, ; 26 

Hayward, Thomas, 26 

Hill James, 26 

Hall Joseph, 39 

Hodgkinson John 39 

Hucoch John, and Thomas Barrett, 41 

Holme Thomas (p. 2—10—23.), 44 

Hore George, 44 

Hanks Luke, 46 

Hunt Richard 48 

Hartsfielder Jurian, 

Hamilton Andrew 11 

Humphreys Daniel, 15 

Hart Robert, 16 

Howell Philip 22 

Harrison James, 

J 

Jobson Samuel, of St. Mary Magdalen in the County 
of Surry, Fellmonger 2 t 

Jefferson Edward, of Ashwell in the County of Her- 
ford. Malster, 3 

Jordian Richard, of London, Shoemaker, 3 

Jones John, of the Parish of Saint Andrew, Hol- 
bouru, London, Glover 3 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3r> 

Jones Griffith, of the Parish called Mary Magdalen 
Bermondsey in the County of Surry, Glover. 

(p. 4— y.) •> 

Jovey John, of London. Grocer. ~ 

Jones Charles, senior, of the City of Bristol, Soap- 
boiler 13 

Jones Charles, junior, of the City of Bristol, Mer- 
chant 13 

Jones John, of the City of Bristol, Linen Draper, 13 

Jones Michael, of the City of Bristol, Grocer, 13 

Jennet John, of the City of Bristol, Silk Weaver, ... 15 9 

Jelson Joel 1"' 1^ 

Jourden Sylvester, of Neather Hayford in the County 

of Oxon, Carpenter 23 

Jones Edward, of Bala in the County o? Merioneth, 
Chirurgeon, and John Thomas of Llaitheura in the 

same County. Yeoman 24 15 

Jefiery's Edward, of Cirencester in the County of 

Gloucester 27 

Jones Robert 36 

Isaac William, 45 

Jones John '*^ 

Ingoldsby Sir Henry, 49 

John Griffith, 

Jones David, 1^ 



K 

Kenton Mark, of London, Carpenter 3 

Kent William, Citizen and Merchant Tailor, of Lon- 
don, '' 

Keith George, of Edinburgh in the Kingdom of Scot- 
land, Gentleman 1^ 

King Walter, of Hayedyard 17 2 

Kinsman John, of Fifel in the County of Wilts. Yeo- 

2fi 22 
man 

Knight Robert ^'^ 

Kinsey Ralph ^^ 

Kennedy James, and Henry Maddock 34 

Kirkman Richard, 



Kirton John, "' 



Kemming Richard "^ 

King John ' 

Kettenbert Henry, 



:j;;G ax EXPLANATION OF THE 

L 
Lawrence William, of Uxbridge in the County of 

Somerset, Woollen Draper, 7 

Lamb Hugh, of the Parish of St. Martin's in the 

Fields, in the County of Middlesex, Hosier, S 

Lodge Robert, of the County of York, Yeoman, 10 

Langhorne Thomas, Thomas Lawson, and James 

Parker, 10 

Lane William, of the City of Bristol, Grocer, 15 23 

Lemain Philip Theodore, of the City of Bristol, Gen- 
tleman, (p. 17—21) 16 

Lloyd Charles, Gentleman, Richard Davis, Gentle- 
man, Margaret Davis, Widow, John Humphreys, 
Gentleman, Edward Thomas, Yeoman, all of the 
same County of Montgomery, Robert Owen, Gen- 
tleman, and Lewis Owen, Gentleman, and Rowland 

Ellis, of Merionethshire, Gentleman 22 8 

Luffe Edward, and Luffe John, of Market Levington 
in the County of Wilts, Shoemakers, Sons of Ed- 
ward Luffe, of Market Levington in the County of 

Wilts, Shoemaker, 25 

Lowther William, Margaret, junior, Anne and Char- 
lotte Lowther, Children of Anthony Lowther of 

Malke in the County of York. Esquire 28 

Lyle James, of London, Merchant, 32 

Lowd alias Lone William 33 

Lowns Jane, 39 

Luister Peter 39 

Linsey Thomas 39 

Lovett Elizabeth 47 

Lloyd William, 48 

Leech Tobiah, 2 

Logan James, (p. 3—4) 

Lloyd Thomas, (p. 4—13) 

Lish George, 7 

Lawrence Joshua, 7 

Lumb Swan 11 

Lewillen David and Morris 15 

M 21 

Moore John, anil :Moore Joseph, of London, Mer- 
chants 2 

Musgrove, Hannah I'j 

Murrey Henry, of London. Tailor 3 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 337 

Itioore William, of London, Plasterer ?. 20 

Moore Nicholas, of London, Gentleman Tj 4 

Markham William, of London, Gentleman 9 7 

Martindale Margaret, Wife of Edward Martindale, 

of the City of Bristol, Merchant 12 

Marshall Charles, of the City of Bristol, Physician,. . 13 

Moon John, of the City of Bristol, Linen Draper U 

Marsh, Richard, of the City of Bristol, Merchant 14 

Marsh Richard, of the same Place, Merchant 14 

Martindale Edvv-ard, of the City of Bristol, Merchant, 16 
Mills Richard, of Bridgewater in the County of Som- 
erset, Tailor, 17 

May John, of Buckleberry in the County of Berks, 
Buttonmaker, and John Sanson, of Cheveln in the 

same County, Woodmonger 18 

Martin Walter, of Westminster in the County of 

Middlesex, Husbandman 20 

March John, of Neather Hayford in the County of 

Oxon, Carpenter, 23 

May Jane, of the Devizes in the County of Wilts, 

Widow, 27 

Minchall Thomas, 27 23 

Martin Joseph, of London, Merchant 3l' 21 

Mayling Thomas 11 

Martin Isaac 34 

Mitchell Nehemiah, 34 

Maddock Henry, and James Kinnerly 34 

Malin Randle, 34 

Martin John, 37 

Milner Joseph, and Milner Daniel 41 

Middlescott Daniel, " 48 

Mickle Samuel, 6 

Moore John, 

Mifflin John 10 

Marsters William 10 

Marsters Thomas, 1" 

Maris George, 12 

Moore William 

Marsh Elizabeth '^'> 

Martin John 36 

N 

Nichols Amos, of London, Distiller 3 

Noyes Samuel, of the Devizes in the County of Wilts. 
Sergemaker ^^ 

:iL'— ;;--;>] Sei . 



338 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Neale William, 33 

Nixon John, 39 

Napper John, John Dennifon, Solomon Richards, and 

Arthur Perrin, 45 

Nelson Peter, 

Norris Isaac, (p 4—5—7—10—23.) 

O 

Owen Nathanel, Ambrose Rigge, and William Pig- 

gott, 10 

Owen Robert, Gentleman, Lewis Owen, Gentleman, 
and Rowland Ellis, of Merionethshire, Gentleman, 
and Charles Lloyd, Gentleman, Richard Davis, 
Gentleman, Margaret Davis, Widow, John Hum- 
phreys, Gentleman, and Edward Thomas, Yeoman, 

all of the same County of Montgomery, 21 

Owen Lewis, Gentleman, and others as above 21 

Oliffe, Anne, of the City of Oxford, Widow, 23 

Oldham John, 46 

Oliver Mary, and Elizabeth Gotshink, 

Orien William 



P 

Powell Samuel, 19 

Pusey Caleb, of London, Glass Maker, 3 

Proprietors the Honourable, 22 

Pusey John, of London, Dyer 3 

Phillips William, of London, Wine Cooper 

Phillips Joseph, son of said William Phillips, 7 

Plumsted Francis, of the Minories, London, Iron- 
monger 9 S 

Parker Alexander, of London, Haberdasher, 10 

Parke James, Thomas Lannhorne and Thomas Law- 
son, 10 

Pigget William, Nathaniel Owen and Thomas Rigge, 10 

Pagett Thomas, of the City of Bristol, Mealman, 15 

Paschall Thomas, of the City of Bristol, Pewterer,. . . 15 

Petree James, 15 19 

Powell George, of the Parish of Bucklam in the 

County of Somerset, Butcher, 17 

Passons John, of Middlesex in the County of Somer- 
set, Carpenter, and Abraham Hoope, of Bridge- 
water in the same County, Joiner 17 9 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 33t> 

Pleas Thomas, of Edentowii in the Couuty of Som- 
erset, Sergemaker. 17 

Price John, of the City of Worcester, Tailor 21 

Pennington John, of Woodside in the Parish of Ag- 

mondisham in the County of Bucks, Gentleman,.. 21 
Pennington "William, of the same Place, Druggist,. . . 21 

Pennington Edward, of the same Place, 21 14 

Pennington Mary of the same Place, Spinster, 21 

Powell James, 

Pardoe William, of the City of Worcester, Merchant, 21 
Powell William, of Southworth in the County of 

Surry 22 17 

Penn William, the younger, and Laetitia Penn, the 
Children of William Penn Proprietor and Governor, 31 

Paske Nathaniel, 33 

Powell Thomas 34 

Paxton, Henry, 36 

Pawlin Henry, 36 

Pascoe Abraham, 37 

Powell Joseph 39 

Pownall George, 39 

Pierce John, 39 

Pickering Charles, 39 

Philsper Thomas, of Limerick 45 

Perrin Arthur, John Dennison, John Napper, and 

Solomon Richards, 45 

Potter Joseph 46 

Petty Sir William, 49 

Pemberton Israel, - 

Palmer William ti7 

Philips Thomas. 8 

Palmer Elizabeth 10 

Pritchard Edward and Company 12 

Pierce Richard 14 

Pike Joseph 16 

Pierce George and Watson William 19 

Petre James, 

Parsons Thomas, ^<' 

Pennock Christopher, 20 

Q 
Quare Daniel, of London, Clockmaker 3 

R * 

Rudyard Thomas, of London, Gentleman 1 11 



340 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Rudyard Thomas, of London, Gentleman, 8 

Russell William, of London. Physician 8 

Rigge Ambrose, William Piggot and Nathaniel Owen, 10 
Rowland Thomas, of Billinghurst in the County of 

Sussex, Yeoman 19 9 

Richards Joseph, of Newgate in the County of Ox- 
ford, Yeoman, 23 

Rebye John, of Marlborough in the County of Wilts. 

Malster 26 

Running alias Rackings Philip, 27 

Richardson Richard, 33 

Reynolds John, 34 17 

Robinet Allen, 34 

Rowland Thomas, 34 

Rodgers George 43 

Rodgers Francis 43 

Richards Solomon, Ariliur Perrin. John Napper and 

John Deunison, 45 

Rowland John 47 22 

Reese Edward : 1 

Rotchford Dennis, 30 

Rudeman Robinson. 6 

Roberts Hught, (p. 15—17) 

Rhodes Adam 1*> 

Roberts William 16 

Robinson Patrick 18 

Rowels William 22 

S 

Streeper John, 7 

Springet Herbet, of London. Gentleman 1 

South Humphrey, of London, Merchant 2 8 

Scot Thomas, of London, Taylor, 3 

Springfellow John, of London, Taylor, 3 

Sleighton Henry, of London, Turner, 3 

Shorter, Elizabeth, of London, Gloveress 3 

Stanmore Jonathan, of London. Shoemaker 3 

Spencer John, of London. Taylor 3 

Sipikins Edward, of Southworth in ihe County of 

Surry, Feltmaker 3 

Sonnians Arent. of Walliford in the County of Mid- 

dlethian in the Kingdom of Scotland, Gentleman,. . 4 
Swift John, of the Town of Southon in the County 

of Printer; 7 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3-»l 

Springet Herbet. of London, Gentleman 8 

Smith William, of the City of Bristol, Brass Founder. 12 IT 

Smith William, of the City of Bristol, Mariner 12 

Snead Richard, of the City of Bristol, Mercer 13 23 

Solloway William, of Taunton Green, in the County 

of Somerset. Sergemaker, IT 

Sansom John, of Chevels, in the County of Berks. 

Woodmonger; and John May of Bucklebury, in the 

same County, Button Maker, 18 

Smith Francis, of " Great Illford, in the County of 

Essex, Yeoman, IS 16 

Songhurst John, of Chillington, in the County of 

Sussex, Carpenter, 19 8 

Shephard Priscila, of Worminghurst, in the County 

of Sussex, Spinster, 20 

Symmes Elizabeth, of Styning, in the County 

of Sussex, Spinster 20 

Selfe Isaac, of ]\Iarket Levington, in the County of 

Wilts; and Edward Guy, of the same Place, 

Malster 25 

Serghell Robert, of Market Levington, in the County 

of Wilts, Yeoman; and John Brothers, of the same 

Place 25 

Smith Daniel, of Marleborough, in the County of 

Wilts, Distiller 25 

Smith William, of Bromhamhouse, in the County of 

Wilts, Yeoman, 25 

Sagar Thomas, of Foxham, in the Parish of Christian 

Melford, in the County of Waits, Yeoman; and 

Susannah Bayley, of Catcomb, in the Parish of 

Hill-Marton. in the same County, Widow, (p. 3—10) 25 
Shute William, of Segree, in the County of Wilts, 

Yeoman, (p. 15 — 17) 2t5 

Smith Francis, of the Devizes, in the County of 

Wilts, Gentleman 2f; 23 

Somner Robert, of Rowde, in the County of Wilts, 

Yeoman -'i 9 

Stevens Robert, of Rowde. in the County of Wilts, 

Yeoman, 26 

Samways Edward 34 2 

Sharpless John -^J ? 

Society, the Traders of. in Pennsylvania 3.'. 2 

Saunders Thomas 36 

Simcocks John ■!(> 4 

Shardloe William *!'! 



342 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Smith Daniel 48 

Sumbers John, 48 

Story Thomas, 

Stuber James, (p. 3—21) 6 

Shute Thomas, 7 

Sheres John 7 

Swanson and Co., 8 

Spikeman Randle, 8 

Southworth John 9 

Standley William, ■. 10 

Souls Andrew, 14 

Shores George, 14 

Scotsink George, 15 

Saunders Paul 18 

Shaw, Anthony, 20 

Simpson John, 20 

Scull Nicholas, 12 



T 



Townsend Richard, of London, Carpenter 3 

Tibbye John, of London, Joiner 3 

Thomas Edward, Yeoman, Charles Lloyd, Gent. 
Richard Davis, Gent. Margaret Davis, Widow, John 
Humphreys, Gent, all of the same County of Mont- 
gomery; Robert Owen, Gent. Lewis Owen, Gent. 

and Rowland Ellis, of Merionethshire, Gent., 22 

Thomas John, of Laigheum, in the County of Merion- 
eth, Yeoman, and Edward Jones, of Bala, in the 

same County, Chirurgeon 24 

Tanner William, 33 

Tanner, John 33 

Tanner Joseph, 33 

Tailer William, and Tailer Peter 34 12 

Traders, the Society of, in Pennsylvania, 35 

Traders, the Society of, in Pennsylvania 36 

Turner Robert, 42 

Turner Joseph, (p. 3—6—7—12) 

Tysack John 6 

Taylor Christopher, 10 

Taylor Abiah, ] 5 

Thomas Daniel, 16 

Taylor Robert, 11 

Telner Jacob, 22 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 343 

V 

Virgoe Thomas, of London, Clock-maker 3 

Vickris Robert, of Chew, in the County of Som- 
erset, Merchant, and Vickris Richard, of Bristol, 

Merchant, 13 3 

Vernon Thomas, 34 

Vernon Robert 34 

Vernon Randle, 34 

Vanbibber Matthias, 3 

W 

Webb Richard, 

Waddy Henry, of the Parish of St. Andrew, Hol- 

bourne, in the County of Middlesex, Millener, 9 

Wilson Thomas, 19 

W^allis James, of the City of Bristol, Merchant, 10 

Wall John, of Moorelinch, in the County of Somerset, 
Husbandman, and John Wallis, of the same Place, 

Husbandman, 17 9 

Wallis John, of Moorelinch, in the County of Somer- 
set, Husbandman, and John Wall, of the same 

Place, Husbandman, IT 9 

White George, of Bucklesberry, in the County of 

Berks, Yeoman 18 

Wade William, of Watham, in the County of Sussex, 

Yeoman, 19 

Willard George, of Warre, in the County of Sussex, 

Yeoman, 20 9 

Ward Richard, of Swarford, in the County of Oxon, 

Yeoman, 23 

Wynne Thomas, of Cajerwit, in the County of Flint, . 

Chirurgeon, 24 

Withers Ralph, of Bishops Canning, in the County 

of Wilts, Yeoman, 25 

Withers William, of Bishops Canning, in the County 

of Wilts, Yeoman 25 

Ward Ralph 22 

Whitehead George, 33 

Webb Richard, 33 21 

Ward Ralph 34 

Wiggan William, 34 2 

West John 34 

Wolffe Thomas 36 



344 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Worrell Richard, 37 

Wisdome John, and William Bryant, 37 

Wood William, and William Shurlow, 

Worrell John, 39 

Walley Shadrick, 39 

Welsh Shadrick, 39 

Warrall Peter, 39 

Woolrich Thomas, and John Alsop, 41 15 

Whitley Thomas, 46 

Wood George, 4g 

Worth Thomas, '. 45 

Wain Nicholas, 5 

Whitton Robert, 21 

Woodworth Richard, 9 

Waite John, 13 

West Edward, Ig 

Winn Jonathan, 15 

Willcox Barnaby, yj 

Warner William, 17 

Warner John U 

Wood William, U 



Young Peter, of the City of Bristol, Soap Boiler 16 

Yeardley William, 40 

Z 

Zaohary Thomas, John Burnyeat, and Cuthbert 
Hurst, IQ 



JOHN GOODSON, in Right of himself eight Acres, Edward 
Martindel sixteen, John Martin eight, Nicholas Wain sixteen, 
Thomas Cerey eight, Richard Worle eight, Robert Adams 
eight, John Bunce four, beginning at a Corner marked Tree 
of Shacamaxin Land, standing by Cohoxin Creek, then E. 
N. E. by the said Land 113 Perches, then N. N. W. by a Street 
or Road 113 Perches, then W. S. W. by Elizabeth Palmer's 
Land 113 Perches, then S. S. E. by a Line of Trees 113 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres, 



MAP OF PHILADELPIli.\ 34u 

JAMES CLAYPOLE, in his own Right, beginning at a 
marked Post in the Line of Tliomas Furman's Land, then 
N. N. \V. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 
113 Perches, by John Goodson's Land, then E. N. E. by Thomas 
Furmau's Land 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
eighty Acres. 

SAMUEL CARPENTER, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner White Oak of Thomas Fairman's Land, near to a 
Run, then E. N. E. 105 Perches, then S. S. E. 138 Perches, to 
a Post in the Line of Robert Turner, then \\. S. W. 54 Perches 
to a Corner by the Run, then along the same to the Be- 
ginning, containing eighty Acres. 

ROBERT TURNER, in Right of James Harris, beginning 
in the Line of Shacamaxin Line, then W. S. W. by the said 
Line 113 Perches, then N. N. W. by Samuel Carpenter's Land 
113 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 113 
Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

EDWARD REESE'S Survey contains Robert Turner's eighty 
Acres, Richard Crosby's sixteen, Joseph Fisher's eighty, Rob- 
ert Taylor's sixteen, John Bezer's sixteen, Thomas Bladman's 
eight, James Boyden's sixteen, and Swedes Land eight, begin- 
ning at a Stalte by the Road from Philadelphia to Frankford. 
then N. N. W. by the Line of Thomas Firman and Neils 
Lelson's Land 248 Perches; then W. S. W. 158 Perches, then 
S. S. E. 240 Perches, then E. N. E. 34 Perches, then S. S. E. 
eight Perches, then N. 60 degrees. E. 78' Perches, then S. 48 
degrees, E. 48 Perches to the Beginning, mntaining 254 Acres 
and 120 Perches. 

PETER NELSON, in Right of the Dukr- of Yorke. beginning 
in the Fork of Tumanaromamings, then running up the 
several Courses of the West Branch 39S Perches to a Black 
Oak, then N, E. 240 Perches to a White Oak standing on Poor 
Island branch, then down the several Courses to the Place of 
Beginning, containing 212 Acres. 

ROBERT FURMAN, in Right of Swedes 40 Acres, William 
Penn twelve, beginning at the Corner of Edward Reese's Land 
by the King's Road, then N. N. W. 23 Perches to a Maple by 
Tumanaromamings Creek, then down the same 298 Perches 
to a Fork of the said Creek, then up said Branch 63 Perch^js 
to a Corner of John Cook's Lands, then S. E. by S. fifty 
Perches, then W. S. W. by Francis Rawl's Land Tii Perches 
to the first Creek, then by the same S. S. W. twenty Percliet^ 
to the Road, then S. C5 degrees W. 78 Perches. S. 68 degrees. 



-46 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

W. 58 Perches, S. 72 degrees, W. 54 Perches, to the Place of 
Beginning, containing 58 Acres. 

HENRY GREEN, in his own Right, beginning at the Corner 
of Anthony Elton's Land, then by the same N. 35 degrees, 
W. 160 Perches, then W. S. W. 8 Perches then S. 35 degrees, 
E. 160 Perches, E. N. E. by Shacamaxin Line 8 Perches, con- 
taining eight Acres. 

ANTHONY ELTON, in his own Right, beginning at the 
Corner of James Kennerly and Company's Lands, then by the 
same N. 35 degrees, W. 160 Perches, then W. S. W. 8 Perches, 
then S. 35 degrees, E. 160 Perches, then E. N. E. by Shaca- 
maxin Line 8 Perches, containing 8 Acres. 

JAMES KENNERLEY and HENRY MADDOCK, in Right 
of themselves, beginning at a Corner Post of Benjamin 
Chamber's Land, then N. 35 degrees, W. 160 Perches, then 
24 Perches, then S. 35 degrees, E. 160 Perches, then E. N. E. 
by Shacamaxin Land 24 Perches, containing 24 Acres. 

BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Black Oak by the Society's Land, thence N. 35 degrees, W. 160 
Perches, then W. S. W. 16 Perches, then S. 35 degrees, E. 
160, E. N. E. 16 Perches, containing sixteen Acres.' 

SOCIETY, in their own Right, beginning at a Black Oak 
In the W. S. W. Line of Shacamaxin, thence by the same 
E. N. E. 48 Perches, then N. E. 160 Perches to Frankford 
Creek, then up the same to Walter King's Land, then S. by 
W. by the same 252 Perches, then S. 35 degrees, E. 150 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing 200 Acres. 

SOCIETY, in their own Right, beginning at a White Oak, 
at a Corner of Shacamaxin Line, thence N. E. 160 Perches to 
Frankford Creek, then down by several Courses to a Corner 
Tree standing near the same, then W. S. W. 18u Perches to 
the Place of Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

WALTER KING, in his own Right, beginning at the Corner 
by Frankford Creek, then S. 60 degrees, W. by the Society's 
Land 308 Perches, then S. 35 degrees E. 29 Perches, then N. 60 
degrees E. 252 Perches, to the said Creek up the same to the 
Place of Beginning, containing fifty Acres. 

TOBIAH LEECH, in his own Righf, beginning at a Corner 
of the Society's Land on Frankford Creek, then S. 25 W. US 
Perches, then S. E. 68 Perches, then N. by E. 85 Perthes to 
Frankford Creek, then up the same to the Beginning, contain- 
ing fifty Acres. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 34'; 

SOCIETY, in their own Right, beginning on Frankford 
Creelc, a Corner of Tobias Leech's Land, then S. 25 degrees 
W. 118 Perches, then S. E. 68 Perches, then S. GO degrees 
W. 270 Perches to a White Oak standing on Poor Island 
Branch, then up the same SO Perches to a Spanish Oak, then 
X. 35 degrees W. 122 Perches, then N. 68 degrees E. 72 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 120 Perches to a Maple standing in Wingohock- 
ing Creek, then down the same and Frankford Creek to the 
Place of Beginning, containing 428 Acres. 

THOMAS HOLMES, in Right of Samuel Claridge. beginning 
at a Corner of Joseph Growdon's Land, standing by Wingo- 
hocking Creek, then S. S. E. 118 Perches, then W. S. W. 108 
Perches, then S. S. E. 10 Perches, then E. N. E. 175 Perches, 
then N. 35 degrees, W. nine Perches, then N. 68 degrees E. 
72 Perches, then N. N. W. 120 Perches to a Maple standing 
by Wingohocking, then up the same to the Beginning, contain- 
ing eighty Acres. 

JOSEPH GROWDON, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner Tree standing by Wingohocking Creek, then W. S. W. 
sixty Perches, then N. N. W\ 107 Perches, then W. S. W. 56V2 
Perches, then S. S. E. by 1'homas Rowland's 113 Perches, 
then W. S. W. six Perches, then S. S. E. 113 Perches, then 
X. N. E. 170 Perches, then N. N. W. 78 Perches, containing 
160 Acres. 

EDW^\RD SAMWAY, in his own Right, beginning at the 
Corner of William Wiggan's, and N. N. W. by the same 42 
Perches then E. by S. by John Moore 75 Perches to a Black 
Oak of Barker and Co. then W. S. W. by the same 02 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

W^ILLIAM WIGGAN, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Francis Dove.'s Island, then N. N. W. by the same 
59 Perches, then E. by S. by John Moore's Land 31 Perches, 
then S. S. W. by Edmund Samway's Land 24 Perches, then W. 
S. W. by Barker's 26 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
eight Acres. 

FRANCIS DOVE, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner of 
William Wiggan's, then N. N. W. by the same 59 Perches, then 
X N W. by John Moore's Land 24 Perches, then S. S. E. 72, 
then E. N. E. by Thomas Barker and Company to the Be- 
ginning, containing eight Acres. 

THOMAS BOND, in Right of himself, beginning at a Corner 
of Francis Dove's Land, then N. N. W. 72 Perches, to John 
Moore's Land, N. by W. by the same 32 Perches, then S. S. E. 



34S AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

93 Perches, then E. N. E. 32 Perches to zhe Beginning, con- 
taining: sixteen Acres. 

N. B. Israel Pemberton claims Edward Samway's eight 
Acres, William Wiggan's eight Acres, Francis Dove's eight 
Acres, Thomas Bond's sixteen Acres, John and Henry Geary's 
eight Acres, and Edward Edward's four Acres. 

ISRAEL PEMBERTON, in Right of John Boyes, beginning 
at a Post of his other Land, then S. 68 degrees W. 29 Perches, 
then N. 23 degrees W. 44 Perches, then N. 68 degrees E. \IS 
Perches and a Quarter, then S. 24 degrees E. 44 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing seven Acres and three Quarters. 

THOMAS STOREY, HENRY WADDY, and RICHARD 
SNEED, beginning at a Post near a large Black Oak, in the 
Line of Thomas Bowman's Land, then by the same E. N. E. 
34 Perches, then N. N. W. by Edward Luff's Land 56 Perches, 
then E. N. E. by the same 12 Perches, then N. N. W. 63 
Perches, then by Bristol Township, W. by N. 55 Perohes, then 
S. S. E. 151 Perches to the Beginning, containing 34 Acres and 
a half. 

MATHIAS VANBEBBER. in Right of Jacob Isaac Van- 
bebber, Derick Sipman, and Covert Banks, beginning at a 
Corner of Susannah Brant's Land, then by the same N. N. 
W. 118 Perches, then N. 37 degrees, E. 30 Perches, then 
N. N. W. 40 Perches, then by the Land late of Jacob Shoe- 
maker's S. 84 degrees E. 63 Perches, then S. S. E. 148 Perches, 
then W. S. W. 73 Perches to the Beginning, containing seventy 
Acres. 

SUSANNAH BRANT, in Right of Jacob Tilner, beginning 
at a Black Oak in Germantown Line, then S. W. by W. by said 
Line 65 Perches, then S. S. E. 118 Perches, then E. N. E. 30 
Perches, then S. S. E. 60 Perches, then E. N. E. 36 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 118 Perches, then N. 27 degrees E. 30 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 40 Perches, then W. 8 degrees N. 30 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing 77 Acres. 

JAMES LOGAN, in Right of William Bacon eighty Acres, 
William Gibson eight, Henry Geary eight, William and Abra- 
ham Lloyd 32, Streper's fifty, beginning at a Corner Post of 
Anthony Noyse's Land, then S. 66 degrees, W. 113 Perches, 
then N. 24 degi-ees W. 15 Perches, then S. 66 degrees W. 114 
Perches, then N. 23 degrees and a half W. 25 Perches and a 
half, then W. S. W. three Perches, then N. 23 degrees and a 
half, W. 31 Perches three Quarters, then N. 65 degrees and a 



MAP OF PHli^ADELPHIA. 34: 

half, E. 13S Perches, then X. 24 degrees and a half, W. 13.s 
Perches, and six Feei in German Township Line, then by ihe 
same N. E. by E. 85 Perches, then S. 24 degrees and a half, 
E. 125 Perches, then N. G5 and a half. E. 34 Perches, then S. 
24 degrees and a half, E. 60 Perches, then W. S. W. fiv^ 
Perches, then S. 24 degrees and a half, E. 39 Perches and a half 
to the Beginning, containing ITS Acres. 

DENIS ROTCHFORD. beginning at a Corner in Germantown 
Line, then W. S. W. 50 Perches, then W. S. W. 03 Perches, 
then S. S. E. S6 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. 
N. W. 86 Perches to the Beginning, containing sixty Acres. 

JOHN ASHMEAD, in Right of John Mason, John Anne and 
Charlotta Lowthor, Nathaniel Evans, Alexander Parker, J. and 
D. Milner, Edward Bezer, John Coles, Henry Coraley, begin- 
ning at a Corner White Oak, then N. 66 degrees E. 58 Perches 
and a half to German Township, then by the same S. 24 E. 
9S Perches and a half, then S. 66 degrees W. 5S Perches and 
a half, then N. 24 Perches anda half to the Beginning, contain- 
ing 36 Acres. 

JOSEPH TURNER, in Right of the Lowthers, beginning at a 
Corner of Astmead's Line, then N. 54. E. 49 Perches and a half 
to Germantown Line, then by the same N. 36, W. 67 Perches, 
then S. 69, W. 28 Perches, then S. S. E. 40 Perches, then W. S. 
W. 14 Perches, then S. 38 and a half. E. 39 Perches and a 
half to the Beginning, containing 13 Acres, and 66 Perches. 

ROBERT and RICHARD VICKRIES, beginning at a Corner 
in Germantown Line, then W. S. W. 154 Perches, then N. N. 
W. 31 Perches to Morgin's Line, then E. N. E. 176 Perches to 
a Branch, then down the same 38 Perches to the Beginning, 
containing 32 Acres. 

FRANKFORD COMPANY, in their own Right, beginning 
at a Corner of Wm. Palmer's Land, then N. N. W. 90. Perches, 
then W. S. W. 46 Perches, then N. N. W. 31 Perches to Mor- 
gin's Line, then W. S. W. 70 Perches and a half, then S. S. 
E. 123 Perches, then E. N. E. 116 Perches and a half to the 
Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

Another Piece beginning in Benjamin Morgin's Line, then 
W S W by the same 244 Perches, to Schuylkill, then down the 
same 124 Perches and a half, then E. N. E. 148 Perches, then 
N. N. W. SO Perches lo the Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

MARCUS GAP.RETSON. beginning at a Corner of William 
Palmer's Line, then W. S. W. 22 Parches and a half, thin N. 



350 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

N. W. 123 Perches, then E. N. E. 22 Perches and a half, 
then S. S. E. 123 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
Acres. 

MARY OLIVER and ELIZABETH GOTSHICH, beginning 
at a Post six Perches southerly from Richard Hill's Land, 
then S. 18, W. 40 Perches, then W. 18, N. 40 Perches to a 
White Oak, then N. 18, E. 40 Perches, then E. 18, S. 40 Perches, 
to the Place of Beginning, containing 10 Acres. 

THOMAS LLOYD, in Right of himself and Company, begin- 
ning at a Corner White Oak near a Run, then N. 36, W. by N. 
Moore 100 Perches, then S. 67, W. 109 Perches, then S. 23, 
E. 149 Perches to a Black Oak, then N. E. by the Lands of 
Daniel Pegg and Smith 140 Perches to the Beginning, con- 
taining eighty Acres. 

NICHOLAS MOORE, beginning at a marked White Oak 
standing by Cohocksink Creek, then up the said Creek N. N. 
E. 20 Perches, then N. 20 Perches, then N. N. E. 20 Perches, 
then N. 461/2, then N. W. by W. 60 Perches, then N. N. W. 20 
Perches, to a marked Red Oak, stanoTng by the said Creek, 
then W. and by S. 140 Perches to a Corner Stake, then S. S. 
W. one-quarter, W. 68 Perches to a marked Stake, then S. E. 
by S. 27 Perches to a Corner marked White Oak standing by 
a small Run. then S. E. 140 Perches by the said Run, then E. 
N. E. 84 Perches to the first marked White Oak. and is 
bounded Northward by vacant Land, Eastward with the Land 
of Shakhamexunk, Southward and Westward by Land of 
Daniel Peg and Company, containing 200 Acres. 

SILAS CRISPIN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of Thomas Rudyard's, then E. N. E. by the same 113 
Perches to a Post, then S. S. E. by a Line along by a Street 
or Road 56 Perches and a half, then W. S. W. by a Line 
113 Perches, then N. N. W. by a Line 56 Perches and a half 
to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

MARGATE COOK, in Right of Francis Burrow, beginning 
at the Corner of Arnold Carfell, then E. N. E. 56 and a half, 
then N. N. E. 43. W. S. W. 56 and a half, then S. S. E. 43 
Perches to the Beginning, containing fifteen Acres and 29 
Perches and a half. 

GRIFFITH JONES, bought of the Proprietors, beginning 
on said Jones's Plantation, then E. N. E.-60 Perches to Wingo- 
hocking Creek, then by the several Courses thereof 268 Perches, 
then W. 13, N. by the Land formerly John Moon's, then S. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 



32, E. N. E. 59 Perches, then S. S. E. Ill Perches lo the De- 
ginning, containing 89 Acres and 82 Perches. 

JOHN SIMCOCK, in Right of himself, beginning ai a Stake 
in the- Line of 'SVilliam Warner, by a Black Oak. then by the 
said Line W. 143 Perches to a Stake, then S. 112 Perches, then 
E. 143 Perches, then N. 112 Perches to the Beginning, contain- 
ing 100 Acres and 16 Acres. 

SAMUEL CARPENTER, in Right of George Fox. beginning 
at a Corner Post of Arnold Castler's Land, then by the same 
and the Land of Fair Hill Meeting E. N. E. 56 Perches, then 
N. N. W. by Nicholas Wain" Land 56 Perches and a half, 
then W. 3. W. 56 Perches, then S. S. £. 56 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

SAMUEL CARPENTER, in his own Right eight Acres. 
Gunner Rambo 100 Acres, Peter Cock 131. James Harrison 
eighty, beginning at a Post by Gunner's Creek, as a Corner 
of Thomas Fairman's Land, then N. W. 53% Perches to a 
Post, then S. W. 30 Perches, then N. W^ 32 Perches to a Post, 
then N. E. 30 Perches, then N. W. 130 Perches, then N. 70, 
W'. 157 Perches, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 94 
Perches, then N. N. W-. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then S. S. E. 244 Perches, then W. S. W. 15 Perches, then S. 
41, E. 190 Perches, then N. 62, E. 4 and a half Perches to the 
Beginning, containing 382 Acres. 

"JAMES LOGAN, beginning at a Post in the Line of Job 
Goodson, by a small Run S. S. E. 80 Perches, then W. S. W. 
six Perches, then by Thomas Malster's and Susannah Castle's 
90 Perches to the Beginning, containing four Acres. 

ISAAC N0RRI3, in Right of James Claypole eighty Acres. 
William Standly 32. John Kingsman and John Harding six- 
teen. Andrew Griscomb eight. George Simcock eight. Henry 
Sletghton four, William Carter eight, Nathaniel Michael four, 
Sarah Woolman four. Francis Burges sixteen. Priscilla Shep- 
hard eight. Elizabeth Simras eight. Edward Jefferys four, 
John Jennett eight, Joseph Cobourn and Ralph Ward four, 
Thomas Rudvard sixty, and for a Deficiency seven, bepinning 
at a Post bv Gunner's Creek, at a Corner of Thomas Fairman's 
Land then N. W. through the Swamp and Fast Land 53 
Perches and three Quarters to a Post, then S. W. thirty 
Perches, then N. W. 32 Perches, then N. E. thirty Perches. 
then N. W. 130 Perches, then N. 70 degrees W. 175 Perches to 
a White Oak (all these Courses by Fairman's) then N. N. W. 
bv John Goodson's eighty Perches, then W. S. W. by Goodson's 



352 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

24 Perches, then N. N. W. by Elizabeth Parmer's and others 
450 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 52 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 113 Perches to a Corner Poplar, then S. S. E. by 
Land of Nicholas Wain 84 Perches and three Quarters, then 
W. S. W. by the same 113 Perches, then S. S. E. by the 
same 29 Perches and one Quarter, then by George Fox W. S. 
^V. 56 Perches lo a Black Oak, then S. S. E. 56 Perches to 
another Corner of George Fox's, then E. N. E. by the same 
sixteen Perches to a Corner of Fair Hill Meeting Land, then 
S. S. E. by the same sixteen Perches, by the same E. N. E. 
forty Perches, then S. S. E. by John Fearn's Land 97 Perches, 
then E. N. E. by the same 113 Perches, then S. S. E. by Jo- 
seph Growdon's Land 242 Perches, then E. N. E. by the same 
88 Perches, then S. S. E. by the same and Francis Rawl's 
Land 162 Perches to a Hickory by said Gunner's Run, then 
down the same to the Place of Beginning, containing 

1. In Right of William Lovett ten Acres, Charles Marshal 
and Company 86, beginning at a Post the Corner of T. Callow- 
hill's, then by said Norris's other Land, S. S. E. 105 Perches, 
then by Job Goodson's W. S. W. 63 Perches, then N. N. W. by 
said Goodson's 92 Perches, and on the same Course thirteen 
Perches more by Callowhill's to a Post, then by Callowhill's 
E. N. E. 63 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

2. In the Right of William Kent twenty Acres, and Alexan- 
der Parker sixteen, beginning at a Post the Corner of John 
Ashmead and Joseph Shippen's Land, then S. S. E. by Ship- 
pen's 62 Perches, then by Shippeu's and John Shire's Land 
W. S. W. ninety Perches, then N. N. W. tfj' vacant Land and 
William Palmer's 62 Perches, then E. S. E. ninety Perches to 
the Place of Begining, containing 34 Acres. 

3. In Right of Herbert Springett and William Clarke 32 
Acres, beginning at a Corner Post of T. Callowhiirs at or 
near a Black Oak in Job Goodson's Line, W. S. W. 27 Perches 
to a Corner late John Calloe's, now William Allen's then N. 
N. W. by the same and Land late Mounse Justice's 208 Perches 
to Thomas Shute's Land, then E. N. E. 26 Perches to othter 
Land of said I. Norris's, then N. N. W. 72 Perches by said 
Shute's Land, then E. N. E. three Perches to a Hickory at a 
Corner, then continuing the same Course 24 Perches to a Stake 
in James Logan's Line, then S. S. E. by Edward Horn 170 
Perches to Callowhill's, then by the same W. S. W. 25 Perches, 
then S. S. E. IKi Perches by the same to the Beginning, con- 
taining 61 Acres. 

4. Beginning at a Corner of William Palmer's Land on the 
Bank of the Falls of Schuylkill, then E. N. E. by Palmer's 



MAP OF PHILADEI.l'ill.\. 353 

Land eleven Perches to a Stone, then S. Co degrees E. by 
Wisahickon Road 42 Perches to a Heap of Stones, then S. 
50 degrees W. 3& Perches to Schuylkill, then up the several 
Courses to the Place of Beginning, containing six Acres. 

5. Beginning at a Post by the Corner of a Run on William 
Carter's Land, then N. N. W. by the same 240 Perches to a 
Post in the Line of James Tuttle, then by the same W. S. W. 
fourteen Perches to a Corner of L Norris's other Land, then 
by the same S. S. E. 240 Perches, then E. N. E. fourteen 
Perches to the Beginning, containing 21 Acres. 

6. Beginning in the Line of L Norris's other Land, then N. 
N. W. by the Land said to be Ishmael Bennet's 48 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 65 Perches, then S. 10 degrees E. twenty 
Perches, then S. 25 degrees E. ten Perches, then S. E. by S. 
six Perches (the four last Courses by Nicholas Wain's) then 
W. S. W. by the Lands of Joseph Growdon and said Norris 
85 Perches to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

7. Beginning at a White Oak the Corner of Joseph Jones's, 
alias Ashton's Land, then by the same and Richard Wain's 
S. S. E. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. nineteen Perches by Rich- 
ard Wain, then by the same N. N. W. 113 Perches, then by 
Jones's E. N. E. nineteen Perches to the Beginning, contain- 
ing twelve Acres. 

NICHOLAS WALN, in Right of John Alsop and Thomaa 
Tunicliff sixteen Acres, Hugh Powell four, Edward Blake 
four, Thomas Scott eight, Samuel Bennett four. Thomas Cobb 
four, William Neil four, Joshua Carpenter eighty, Francis 
Smith, eight, William Wate twenty, John Southwarth eight. 
William Rakestraw forty, Thomas Minshall twelve, John 
Hicks four, Silas Crispin forty, Griffith Jones eighty, Chris- 
topher Taylor eighty, William Sallaway and Thomas Holmes 
fifty, Thomas Rudyard twenty, John Carver eight, Thomas 
Crosdell eight, Richard Penn eighty, Daniel Smith eight, 
Thomas Sagar four, Susannah Baily four, Henry Barnard 
four, John Reily four, .William Isaac's eight, John Swift 
eight, William Bingley eight, George Jackman eight, Thomas 
Wool'lrick sixteen, Edward Simpkins four, Nathaniel Pask 
and Edward Cruse eight, beginaing at a Stake in the Fence 
of the Society's Land, then by their Line N. W. by W. 112 
Perches, then bv Griffith Jones's Laud W. S. W. 140 Perches 
to a Post, then by the same N. N. W. 74 Perches, then W. S. 
W 39 Perches to a Tree, then by G. Jones's S. 88 degrees \V. 
137 Perches, then S. S. E. C2 Perches, then W. S. W. 64 Perchps. 
then N. N. W. 114 Perches, then W. S. W. 60 Perches, then by 
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354 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

John Michener's Land S. S. E. 85 Perches, then by the same 
W. S. W. Ill Perches, then S. S. E. 54 Perches, then N. CO 
degrees E. 40 Perches, then S. 65 degrees E. 44 Perches, then 
S. 84 degrees E. 84 Perches, then N. 60 degrees E. 28 Perches, 
then S. 84 degrees E. 27 Perches, then S. 34 degrees E. 10 
Perches to a White Oak, then E. 22 Perches to a Spanish Oak, 
then E. N. E. 74 Perches to a Hickory, then S. S. E. 33 
Perches, then by Niel Jonson's Land E. N. E. 50 Perches to a 
Creek, then by the same one Perch to a Post, then N. N. W. 
12 Perches, then E. N. E. 246 Perches to the Place of Begin- 
ning, containing 520 Acres. 

RUDEMAN ROBINSON, beginning by Schuylkill, then E. 
N. E. 52 Perches, then S. S. E. 34 Perches to William Palmer's, 
then by the same W. S. W. 26 Perches, then N. 28 degrees 
W. by Schuylkill 43 Perches to the Beginning, containing 

WILLIAM SMITH, beginning at a Corner of Rudeman Rob- 
inson's, then S. S. E. 34 Perches, then E. N. E. 
Perches, then N. N. W. 34 Perches, then S. S. W, 
Perches to the Beginning, containing 

WILLIAM PALMER, beginning at a Corner by Schuylkill, 
then E. N. E. 263 Perches, then N. N. W. 24 Perches, then 
W. S. W. 272 Perches to Schuylkill, then up the same to 
the Beginning, containing 29 Acres and 100 Perches. 

JOHN TYSACK, beginning by Schuylkill below the Falls, 
then E. N. E. 104 Perches, then N. N. W. 50 Perches, then 
W. S. W. 100 Perches to an Oak by the River on the S. E. 
Side of the Run, then down the same to the Beginning, con- 
taining thirty Acres. 

JOHN ASHMEAD, in Right of John M. Lowther, Nathaniel 
Evans, Alexander Parker, J. and D. Milner, Edward Bezer, 
John Cotes. Henry Comley, beginning at a Corner of his other 
Land, then N. 66 degrees E. 64 Perches, then S. 24 degrees E. 
36 Perches, then N. 66 degrees E. 10 Perches, then S. 37 degrees 
E. 40 Porches, then S. 66 degrees W. 1) Perches, then S. 37 de- 
grees E. 28 Perches, then S. 66 degrees W. 40 Perches, then N. 
24 degrees W. 34 Perches, then S. 37 degrees W. 40 Perches, 
then N. 24 degi'ees W. 65 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
36 Acres and a half. 

JOSEPH TURNER, in Right of the Lowthers, beginning at a 
Corner of William Palmer's, jun. then by the same S. 73 
degrees W. 40 Perches, then N. N. W. 34 Perches, then N. 
73 degrees E. 40 Perches, then S. S. E. 34 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing eight Acres and a half. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHI.\. 3."- 

JAMES STUBER, beginning on Schuylkill, ihen N. 50 de- 
grees E. 38 Perches, then N. 36 degrees- W. 12 Perches, then 
E. N. E. 61 Perches, then W. N. W. 27 Perches, then S. S. AV. 
86 Perches, then W. N. W. forty Perches to the River, then 
up the same to the Beginning, containing sixty Acres. 

WILLIAM PALMER, beginning at a Corner of William 
Markham, then E. N. E. by the same loO Perches, then S. H. 
E. sixteen Perches, then W. S. W. 150 Perches, then N. N. W. 
sixteen Perches to the Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

SAMUEL ASHMEAD, beginning at a Corner of William 
Palmer's Land, chen E. N. E. 45 Perches, then by his other 
Land 57 Perches, then S. 27, W. 40 Perches, then S. 

S. E. 57 Perches to the Beginning, containing 

SAMUEL MICKLE, beginning at a Corner of Isaac Norris's, 
then E. N. E. 38 Perches, then N. N. W. eighteen Perches, 
then W. S. W. 38 Perches then S. S. E. eighteen Perches to 
the Beginning, containing four Acres. 

WILLIAM PALMER, beginning at a Corner of h>s other 
Land, then by the same N. N. W. seventy Perches, then S. 
27 degrees W. forty Perches, then S. S. E. 65 Perches, then 
W. S. W. 38 Perches to the Beginning, containing sixteen 
Acres. 

GEORGE LISH, beginning at a Corner of Palmer's Land, 
then E. N. E. 22 Perches and a half to Ashmead's Land, then 
by the same fifteen Perches, then S. S. E. eleven Perches, 
then W. S. W. 25 Perches, then N. N. W. 24 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing four Acres. 

WILLIAM MARKHAM, beginning at a Corner Post of John 
Tysack's by Schuylkill, then E. N. E. by the same 104 Perches, 
then N. N. W. fifty Perches, then E. N. E. 150 Perches, then 
S. S. E. seventy Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 263 Perches 
to Schuylkill, then up the same to the Beginning, containing 
eighty Acres. 

WILLIAM PALMER, beginning in the Line of Isaac Norris. 
then E. N. E. 25 Perches, then T7. N. W. 24 Perches, then W. 
S. W. 25 Perches, then S. S. E. 24 Perches to the Beginning, 
containing four Acres. 

JOSEPH TURNER, in Right of the Lowthers. beginning in 
the Line of Isaac Norris. then by the same and Samuel Mickel's 
Land N. N. W. 42 Perches, then W. S. W. 24 Perches, then S. 
S. E. 42 Perches, then E. N. E. 24 Perches to the Beginning, 
containing six Acres and 48 Perches. 



DOG AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

ISAAC NORRIS, beginning at a Corner of Joseph Stiippen's, 
then S. S. E. 62 Perches, then W. S. W. ninety Perches, then 
N. N. W. 62 Perches, then E. N. E. ninety Perches to the 
Beginning, containing 34 Acres. 

THOMAS SHUTE, in Right of William Bezer, Thomas Row- 
land, Thomas Paget, Joan Dixon, Anne Crawley, Sarah Hers- 
net, John Martin, Elizabeth Lovett, Henry Child, Robert Ste- 
phens, Thomas Dill, William Bryant, Samuel Fox, Anne 
Olive, Richard Jourdan, beginning at a Corner in the Line 
of John Renshaw, then S. S. E. twenty Perches, then E. N. E. 
eighty Perches, then S. S. E. 42 Perches, then W. S. W. three 
Perches, then S. S. E. 61 Perches, then W. S. W. 106 Perches, 
then W. N. W. 174 Perches, then E. N. E. 152 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing 120 Acres. 

RICHARD ADAMS, beginning at a Corner of Thomas 
Shute's Land, then N. N. W. 58 Perches, then W. S. W. six- 
teen Perches, then S. S. E. 58 Perches, then E. N. E. sixteen 
Perches to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

JOHN SHERES, beginning at a Corner of Joseph Shippen's 
Land, then S. S. E. 32 Perches, then W. S. W. 64 Perches, then 
N. N. W. forty Perches, then E. N. E. 64 Perches to the Be- 
ginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

ROWLAND ELLIS, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner of Dennis Rotchford's Land, then W. S. W. 160 Perches, 
then S. S. E. seventeen Perches, then E. N.- E. 160 Perches, 
then N. N. W. seventeen Perches to the Beginning, containing 
seventeen Acres. 

JOHN STREEPER, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of Jacob Filner's Land, then N. N. W. 134 Perches, then 
W. S. W. sixty Perches, then S. S. E. 134 Perches, then E. N. E. 
sixty Perches to the Beginning,. containing fifty Acres. 

THOMAS SHUTE, in Right of Harper, John Callow, 

John Summers, Jonathan Cockshaw, Daniel Middlecott, John 
Ann and Charlotte Lowther, beginning in the Line in the 
Tenure of John Renshaw, then N. N. W. 54 Perches, then W. 
S. W. 126 Perches, then S. S. E. 49 Perches, then N. 70 degrees 
E. 126 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

ISAAC NORRIS. beginning at a Corner of Thomas Callow- 
hill, then W. S. W. 27 Perches, then N. N. W. 208 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 26 Perches, then N. N. W. 72 Perches, then E. 
N. E. thirty Perches, then S. S. E. 170 Perches, then W. S. W. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 



25 Perches, then S. S. E. 100 Perches to the Beginning, contain- 
ing 61 Acres. 

RICHARD DAVIS, in his own Right, beginning at a Post, 
then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then N. N. W. S9 Perches, then 
E. N. E. 110 Perches to the Beginning, containing 62 Acres. 

JOHN SONGHURST, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of John Jennet's Land, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then N. N. W. seventeen Perches, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, 
then S. S. E. seventeen Perches to the Beginning, containing 
12 Acres. 

JOHN BARBER, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of John Day's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then 
N. N. W. 56 Perches and a half, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then S. S. E. 56 Perches and a half to the Beginning, contain- 
ing forty Acres. 

JOHN DAY and FRANCIS PLUMSTED. in their own Right, 
beginning at a Corner of Thomas Bowman's Land, then N. N. 
W. bv the same 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then 
S. S. E. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches to the Begin- 
ning, containing eighty Acres. 

THOMAS BOWMAN, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner White Oak of John Southworth's Land, then E. N. E. 
113 Perches, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 11*3 
Perches, then S. S. E. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
eighty Acres. 

EDW\RD LUFF, in his own Right, beginning at Thomas 
Bowman's Land, then N. N. W. 56 Perches, then E. N. E. 22 
Perches and a half, then S. S. E. 56 Perches, then W. S. W. 
22 Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing eight 
Acres. 

SAMUEL JOBSON. in bis own Right, beginning by John 
Moore's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 22 
Perches and a half, then by Sabian Cole E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 22 Perches and a half to the Beginning, con- 
taining sixteen Acres. 

SABI4N COLE, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner of 
Samuel Jobson's. then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 
o2 Perches and a half, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. N. A\ . 
22 Perches and a naif to the Beginning, containing sixteen 
Acres. 

JOHN MOORE, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 



-5S AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Of Sabian Cole's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then S. S. 
E. 22 Perches and a half, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. 
N. W. 22 Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing 
sixteen Acres. 

THOMAS BARKER, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of John Moore's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, 
then S. S. E. 22 Perches and a half, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 22 Perches and a half to the Beginning, con- 
taining sixteen Acres. 

HUMPHREY SOUTH, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner of Thomas Barker's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, 
then S. S. E. 22 Perches and a half, then N. N. W. by Thomas 
Bowman's Land 113 Perches, then N. N. W. 22 Perches and a 
half to the Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

3WANS0N and COMPANY, exchanged with William Penn, 
beginning at a Corner White Oak on Schuylkill, then E. 120 
Perches, then S. E. by E. 210 Perches, then E. N. E. 308 
Perches, then N. N. E. 271 Perches, then W. S. W. 163 Perches, 
then W. N. W. to Schuylkill, then down the same on the sev- 
eral Courses to the Place of Beginning, containing by re- 
surveying 820 Acres. 

RANDLE SPIKEMAN, in Right of Thomas Hatt eight 
Acres, and Daniel Smith 32, beginning at a Corner of Daniel 
Smith's Land, then W. S. W. 116 Perches, then N. N. W. eleven 
Perches, then E. N. E. 116 Perches, then S. S. E. eleven 
Perches to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

Ditto, in Right of Daniel Smith, beginning at a Corner of 
Thomas Callowhill's Land,' then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then 
X. N. W. 45 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 
45 Perches to the Beginning, containing 32 Acres. 

THOMAS PHILIPS, in Right of Mary Jeffcscn and Chai-les 
Pickering, beginning at a Corner of John Songhurst's Land, 
then N. N. W. 56 Perches and a half, then B. N. E. 113 
Perches, then S. S. E. 56 Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 
113 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

JOHN SHARPLESS, lin his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Thomas Philips's Land, then N. N. W. 56 Perches 
?nd a half, then E. N. E. 45 Perches, then S. S. E. 56 Perches 
and a half, then W. S. W. 45 Perches to the Beginning, con- 
taining sixteen Acres. 

SARAH FULLER and JOHN BARNS, in their own Right, 
beginning at a Corner of John Day and Company, tlicn S. S. E. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. ?..Vj 

56 Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 68 Perches, then N. N. 
'W. 56 Perches and a half, then E. ?s. E. 63 Perches to the 
Beginning, containing 24 Acres. 

JOHN SOUTHWORTH, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Barns and Fuller, then E. N. E. by Thomas Bow- 
man's Land 28 Perches and a half, then S. S. E. 44 Perches. 
then W. S. W. 28 Perches and a half, then N. X. W. 4 4 Pcrclies 
to the Peginning. containing eight Acres. 

RICHARD WOODWORTH, in Right of Sarah Soulhworth, 
beginring at a Corner of John Barns, then E. N. E. 28 Perches 
and a half, then S. S. E. 44 Perches, then W. S. W. 2S Perches 
and a half, then N. N. W. 44 Perches to tl:e Beginning, con- 
taining eighty Acres. 

GRIFFITH JONES, in his own Right, beginning in the Line 
of Thomas Bowman, then S. S. E. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 
113 Perches, then N. N. \V. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 113 
Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

THOMAS ROWLAND, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Griffith Jones's, then N. N. "W. 113 Perches, then 
E. N. E. 56 Perches and a half, then S. S. E. 113 Perches, then 
W. S. W. 56 Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing 
forty Acres. 

THOMAS CALLOWHILL, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Thomas Philip's Land, then W. S. W. 138 Perches 
then S. S. E. 110 Perches, then E. N. E. 75 Perches, then N. 
N. W. thirteen Perches, then E. N. E. 03 Perches, then N. 
N. W. 97 Perches to the Beginning, containing 88 Acres. 

JOHN JENNET, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
of John Songhurst'o, then E. N. E. sixty Perches, then S. S. 
E. 21 Perches, then W. S. W. sixty Perches, then N. N. W. 
21 Perches to the Beginning, containing seven Acres and 
fourteen Perches. 

ENOCH FLOWERS, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner standing by a Street, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. 
N. W. 50 Porches, then W. S. W. by John Songhursfs Land 
53 Perches, then S. S. E. by John Jennet's Lan 1 21 Perches, 
then W. S. W. sixty Perches, then S. S. E. 3o Porches to the 
Beginning, containing 32 Acres. 

GEORGE WILLARD, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner of Enoch Flowerss Land, then E. N. E. 1 \ Thomas 
Rudyard 50 Perches and a half, then N. N. W. 50 Perches and 



360 AX EXPIANATION OP THE 

a half, then W. S. W. 5G Perches and a half by John Song- 
hur?t's Land, then S. S. E. by Enoch Flowers's Land 'r.6 
Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

JOHN WALL and JOHN WALLIS, in their own Right, be- 
ginning at a Corner of Robert Summer's, then E. N. E. 56 
Perches and a half, then N. N. W. eleven Perches and a half, 
then W. S. W. 5C Perches and a half, then S. S. E. eleven 
Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing four Acres. 

ROBERT SUMNER, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner of John Palmer's, then B. N. E. 56 Perches and a half, 
then N. N. W. 23 Perches, then \V. S. W. 56 Perches and a half, 
then S. S. E. 23 Perches to the Beginning, containing eight 
Acres. 

JOHN PARSONS, beginning in the Line of Thomas Rudyard, 
then E. N. E. by the same 56 Perches and a half, then N. In. 
W. 22 Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 56 Perches ana a 
half, then S. S. E. 22 Perches and a half to the Beginning, 
containing eight Acres. 

ROBERT GREENWAY, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Griffith Jones's, then N. N. W. 69 Perches, then W. 
S. W. 56 Perches and a half, then S. S. E. 69 Perches, then 
E. N. E. 56 Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing 
32 Acres. 

DENNIS ROTCHFORD. beginning at a Corner of Swan 
Swanson and Company, then by the same W. 120 Perches to 
Schuylkill, then S. 25 degi-ees E. 114 Perches, then N. E. by 
E. Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

DENNIS ROTCHFORD. beginning at Schuylkill, then N. E. 
by E. by John Mifflin's Land 320 Perches, then N. W. by N. 
50 Perches, then W. 120 Perches to Schuylkill, then down the 
same to the Beginning, containing 200 Acres. 

JOHN MIFFLIN, Old Renter, beginning at Schuylkill, then 
N. N. E. by Dennis Rotchford 330 Perches, then S. E. by E. 
150 Perches, then S. W. by W. half a Degree W. 310 Perches 
to Schuylkill, then up the same to the Beginning, containing 
270 Acres. 

JOHN GOODSOX, bought of the Proprietors, beginning at a 
Corner Post of Thomas Holmes's and the Widow Palmer's 
Land by Cohocksink Creek, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then 
E. N. E. 52 Perches, then N. N. W. 100 Perches, then W. S. W. 
162 Perches, then S. S. E. 2S0 Perces, then N. 72 degrees W. 
128 Perches to the Beginning, containing 200 Acres. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3C1 

ISAAC XOURIS, beginning at a Corner Post of Thomas Cul- 
lowhills. then S. S. E. 105 Perches, then W. S. W. 63 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 92 Perches by John Goodson's. and thirteen 
Perches by T. Callowhiirs, then by said Callowhill's E. X. E. 
63 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

JOHN GOODSON, in Right of Richard Townsend and Eliza- 
beth Shorter, beginning at a Corner of Palmer's Land, then "W. 
S. AV. G2 Perches, then N. N. W. 21 Perches, then E. X. E. 
62 Perches, then S. S. E. 21 Perches to the Beginning, contain- 
ing eight Acres. 

ELIZABETH PALMER, in their own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of John Goodson's Land, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, 
then N. X. AV. 113 Perches, then W. S. AV. 113 Perches, then 
S. S. E. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

WILLIAM STANDLY, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of James Claypoole's Land, then E. X. E. 113 Perches 
then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then 
S. S. E. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, in his own Right, beginning 
at a Corner of James Harrison's Land, then E. N. E. 113 
Perches, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. by Silas 
Crispin's Land 113 Perches, then S. S. E. by AViViam Standly's 
Land 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

THOMAS HOLMES, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Nicholas Moore's Land, then by the same W. by S. 
140 Perches, then N. 25 degrees . W. forty Perches, then N. 
37 degrees E. 174 Perches to a Post standing by Cohocksink 
Creek, then down the same to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing eighty Acres. 

WILLIAM MASTERS, bought of the Proprietors, beginning 
at a Corner of Richard Hill's Land, then X. 13 degrees E. by 
the Manor of Springelsbury 75 Perches, then S. 25 degrees E. 
by Thomas Master's forty Perches, then S. S. W. 5S Perches, 
then N. W. sixteen Perches to the Beginning, containing eight 
Acres. 

THOMAS MASTERS, bought of the Proprietors, beginning 
at a Corner of John Staycy's Land, then by the same E. N. E. 
42 Perches, then N. N. W. 30 Perches, then W. S. W. sixiepn 
Perches to a Mill Race, then on the several Courses of the 
Race 75 Perches, then S. 37 degrees W. twelv? Perches to the 
Bank on the S. Side of the Creek continuing the same Course 
ten Perches, then S. 30 degrees W. forty Perches to the Creek, 



i;C2 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

then down the same and several Courses thereof 86 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

THOMAS MASTERS, bought of the Pi-oprietors, beginning 
at a Corner of Richard Hill's Land, then N. 13 degrees E. 75 
Perches, then S. 25 degrees E. forty Perches, then S. S. W. 
58 Perches, then N. W. sixteen Perches to the Beginning, 
containing eight Acres. 

THOMAS MASTERS, bought of Thomas Sysom, beginning 
at a Corner of Daniel Begg's Land, then S. W. twenty Perches, 
then S. 52 degrees E. eighty Perches, then N. 64 degrees E. 
eighty Perches, then N. 67 degrees E. twelve Perches. 

ANDREW HAMILTON, purchased of the Proprietors, be- 
ginning atx.a Corner Post on the North Side of Vine Street 
in the North^n Liberties of the City of Philadelphia, then 
along the same N. 74 degrees W. 219 Perches and a half to a 
Corner, then by the Springetsbury Manor N. 16 degrees E. 
62 Perches and three Quarters, then N. 50 degrees and a half 
E. 14 Perches, then S. 74 degrees E. two Perches, then N. 
16 degrees E. 74 Perches and a half, then S. 74 degrees E. 
partly by said Manor, and partly by Land formerly A. Buck- 
ley's, lis Perches and a half, then by Israel Pemberton, C. 
Plumstead, and George Fitzwater's S. 11 degrees and a half 
E. 125 Perches, then by Fitzwater's S. 74 degrees E. ten 
Perches, then by another Part of said Manor S. 15 degrees E. 
44 Perches to the Beginning, containing 153 Acres and a Tialf, 
and a Square in the City of Philadelphia of five Acres and 
three Quarters. 

JOSHUA LAWRENCE, an Exchange with the Proprietors 
for his Right to Liberty Land within the Manor, beginning at 
the north Line of Vine Street, being the north Line of the 
City of Philadelphia, N. 75 degrees W. 22 Perches and three 
Feet, then by other Land belonging to us N. 15 degrees E. 41 
Perches unto Pegg's Run. then down the same by the several 
Courses 23 Perches, then by other Ground S. 15 degrees W. 
43 Perches to the Beginning, containing five Acres and three 
Quarters, in Consideration of all his Right in Spingetsbury 
IManor, being about twelve Acres. 

ENOCH FLOWERS, in Right of John Kinsman and John 
Hardman, beginning at a Corner of Joshua Lawrence's Land, 
then W. S. W. 45 Perches and a half, then S. S. E. 56 Perches 
and a half, then E. N. E. 45 Perches and a half, then N. N. W. 
56 Perches and a half to the Beginning, containing sixteen 
A cres. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3C,., 

THOMAS RUDYARU, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Enoch Flowers's Land, then S. S. E. ILi i^erches, 
then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then 
W. S. W. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing eighty 
Acres. 

ROBERT TAYLOR, in his own Right, beginning at a Post 
of Robert Turner's Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then N. 
X. AV. 23 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 
23 Perches to the Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

CHARLES PICKERING, in Right of William Rakestraw, 
beginning at the Corner of Christopher Davidson's Land, then 
E. N. E. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 5C Perches and a half, 
then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then N. N. W. 5G Perches and a 
half to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

NATHANIEL BRUMLEY, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of William Rakestraw's Land, then E. S. E. 45 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 45 Perches, then S. 
S. E. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing 32 Acres. 

RICHARD CROSBY, in his own Right, beginning at the Cor- 
ner of James Boydon's Land, then E. N. E. 170 Percnes, then 
X. N. W. fifteen Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 170 Perches, 
then S. S. E. fifteen Perches and a half to the Beginning, con- 
taining sixteen Acres. 

ANDREW GRISCOMB. in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner Post of Enoch Flowers's Land, then E. N. E. 22 Perches 
and a half, then S. S. E. 56 Perches and a half, then W. S. W. 
22 Perches and a half, then N. N. W. 50 Perches and a half to 
the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

RICHARD HILL, in Right of Francis Plumstead, beginning 

at a Stake at the Corner of Hanse Land, running 

by Griffith Jones's Land N. 24 degrees W. 57 Perches, then S. 
06 degrees W. crossing the Road from Philadv?lphia to Ger- 
niantown 132 Perches, then E. 24 degrees E. 57 Perctts, then 
X. 66 degrees E. 113 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty 
Acres. 

THOMAS MAYLIXG. in Right of Robert Greenwny. b'^gin- 
ning at a Post by Nicholas Wain's Laud, then W. S. W. 66 
Perches, then S. S. E. 65 Perches, then E. N. E. 66 Perches, 
Then N. X. W. .'5 Porches to the Beginning, containing 22 
Acres and a half. 



364 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

WILLIAM and PETER TAYLOR, in their own Right, be- 
ginning at a Corner Post of John Redman's Land, then E. N. 
E. 113 Perches, then £. S. E. 2S Perches and a Quarter, then 
W. S. W. 113 Perches, then N. N. \V. 28 Perches and a Quarter 
to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

JOSEPH TURNER, in Right of the Lowthers, beginning r.t 
a Corner of John Legron's Land, then N. N. W. 42 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 24 Perches, then S. S. E. 42 Perches, then W. S. 
W. 24 Perches to the Beginning, containing six Acres and 
48 Perches. 

2. Beginning at a Corner of Mounse Justice's Land, then N. 
N. W. 61 Perches, then S. 71 degrees and a half, W. 66 Perches, 
then E. S. E. 91 Perches to the Beginning, containing twelve 
Acres and 36 Perches. 

NICHOLAS SCULL, in Right of John Sharpless, beginning 
at a White Oak .in the Line of Thomas Venables's Land, then 
S. 24 degrees E. 52 Perches, then N. 65 degrees and a half 
E. 45 Perches, then N. 24 degrees W. 52 Perches, then S. C5 
degrees and a half W. 45 Perches to the Beginning, con- 
taining fourteen Acres and a half. 

THOMAS DUCKETT, in Right of the Proprietors 59 Acres. 
John Eckley 25, Joshua Burgeden ten. John Gardener five, be- 
ginning at a Corner Pine Tree standing near Schuylkill, by the 
Mouth of a small Run, being Benjamin Wilco.t's Land, then by 
s;jid Land W. 340 Perches, then S. 72 E. by Francis Fincher's 
Land and Company 160 Perches, then by E. by John Eckley's 
Land eighty Perches, then S. 63 degrees E. by said Eckley's 
Land 60 Perches, then S. IS degrees W. IS Perches, then S. 
72 degrees E. by the aforesaid Fincher's Land fifty Perches, 
then N. IS degrees E. fifteen Perches, then S. 72 degrees E. 
by Joseph Brown's Lot, twenty Perches to a Post standing 
by a Swamp or Cripple Side, then down the several Courses 
thereof to a Corner Post of said Fincher's Land, then 72 de- 
grees E. along the said Cripple 22 Perches, then N. 18 degrees 
E. forty Perches, then N. 72 degrees W. twenty Perches to a 
Post standing by the Edge of the fast Land, then along the 
several Courses of the same to a Post by the Burying Ground, 
then N. 72 degrees W. by the same 52 Perches, then E. by the 
same 43 Perches to a Post by the Cripple Side, then along the 
several Courses thereof to the Beginning, containing 99 Acres. 

FRANCIS FINCHER. in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner While Oak standing by a small Branch of Schuylkill, 
then N. 75 degrees W. by a Street or Road 361 Perches, then 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 303 

N. 18 degrees E. fifteen Perches and a half, then S. 72 degrees 
E. by a Line otJl Perches to a Post slandiug near said Branch, 
Then along the several Courses of the Swamp or Cripple to the 
Beginning, containing 33 Acres; 25 in Right of himself, and 
ten in Right of Alexander Beardly. 

JOHN P^INCHER. bought of the Proprietors, beginning at 
a Corner Post of Thomas Duckett's Land, and lies directly 
opposite to F. Fincher's and George Maris's Land, bounded 
E. with Schuylkill, S. with a Street or Road, W. with the 
aforesaid Land, and N. with F. Duckett's Flats, containing 
five Acres. 

GEORGE :\L\RI3, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Tree standing near unto a small Run, and near unto Schuyl- 
kill, thence 72 degrees "VV. by Part of Philadelphia, John Eck- 
ley's, and Thomas Duckett's Land. 3G1 Perches to a Corner 
Pr.st standing in the Line of Barnabas Wilcock's Land, then 
S. 18 degrees AV. by a Line nine Perches, then S. 72 degrees 
E. by Francis Fincher's Land 361 Perches to a Post standing 
by the aforementioned Cove or Creek, then up the several 
Cour.ses thereof to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

PHILIP ENGLAND, in his own Righ"t, beginning at a Cor- 
ner Post by a Street N. 72 degrees W. by the Screet Gi Perches, 
then S. 18 degrees W. twenty Perches, then S. 72 degres E. by 
Benjamin East 04 Perches, then N. IS degrees E. by the Ferry 
Land twenty Perches to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

EDWARD PRITCHARD and Company, in their own Right, 
beginning at a Corner marked Post of John Gardener's, then 
S. 18 degrees W. by the back Part of the City eighteen Perches 
to a Corner Post, then N. 72 degrees W. by the Land belong- 
irg to Mary Fincher 130 Perches to a White Oak, then E. 
by the Land of Thomas Duckelt eighty Perches to a Corner 
Pest, then E. 62 E. by said Gardener's Land sixty Perches to 
the Beginning, containing 17 Acres. 

2. Beginning at a Corner Post of Philip England's, from 
thence S. IS degrees W. by a Line 12 Perches to a Post, then 
S. 72 degrees E. by a Line 105 Perches, then N. 18 decrees 
E. by a Line 12 Perches to a Post, then N. 72 degrees W. b\ 
said Land 105 Perches to the Beginning, containing eigh; 
Acres. 

WILLIAM BEACH, in Right of Richard Hunt, begiuninj; 
at a Post by John Bristow's Land, from thence N. 72 degrees 
W. by the said Land five Perches, then S. 18 degrees W. by 
said Land fifteen Perches then N. 72 degrees W. fu Perches 



366 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

by a Line of Trees, then N. 18 degrees E. by a Line 27 Perches, 
then S. 72 degrees E. 62 Perches to a Post, then S. 18 degrees 
W. by E. Prichard's and Company's Land twelve Perches to 
the Place of Beginning, containing ten Acres. 

JOHN BRISTOW, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
marked Hickory, N. 27 degrees W. 110 Perches to a Post, then 
N. 18 degrees E. by a Line fifteen Perches, then S. 72 degrees 
E. by John Eckley's Land 110 Perches to a Post standing 
in the Line of Division between the City and this Land, 
thence S. 18 degrees W. by the Back of the City fifteen Perches 
to the Place of Beginning, containing ten Acres. 

BENJAMIN EAST, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
of John Bristow's Land, then N. 72 degrees W. 170 Perches, 
then N. 18 degrees E. 20 Perches, then N. 72 degrees AV. 
twelve Perches, then S. 18 degrees W. 37 Perches and a half, 
then S. 72 degrees E. 170 Perches, then N. 25 degrees E. to the 
Beginning, containing 25 Acres. 

JOHN WAIGHT, in Right of William Purdo, beginning at 
a Corner of Benjamin East's Land, then S. 25 degrees W. 
sixteen Perches, then N. 72 degrees W. 200 Perches, then 
N. 18 degrees E. 53 Perches, then S. 72 degrees E. 31 Perches 
and a half, then S. 18 degrees W. by Benjamin East 37 Perches 
and a half, then S. 72 degrees E. by the said last Land 170 
Perches to the Beginning, containing 

JOHN GEE and Company, in their own Right, beginning 
at a Corner White Oak of William Hearn's by a Run, then S. 
18 degrees E. by the same twenty Perches, then E. eighty 
Perches to a Black Oak, then S. 22 degrees E. 180 Perches, 
then N. 30 degrees E. 24 Perches, then N. 72 degrees W. 200 
Perches, then N. 18 degrees E. 53 Perches, then S. 72 degrees 
E. 45 Perches, then N. 18 degrees E. twenty Perches, then N. 
72 degrees W. by a Street 152 Perches, then S. 18 degrees 
W. 24 Perches to the above Run, then down the same to the 
Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

THOMAS LLOYD, in Right of himself and Company, be- 
ginning at a Corner Post standing in the Mouth of a small 
Run by the River Schuylkill, then N. by the Land of John 
Bevan and Company IGO Perches, then S. 72 degrees E. by a 
Line 150 Perches, then S. 25 degrees W. by Thomas Lloyd's 
Land 120 Perches to a Post standing by the Cripple Side, then 
down the several Courses thereof to Schuylkill to the Place 
of Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. Sol 

THOMAS LLOYD, in Right of himself and Company, begin- 
ning at a Corner Post on Land of Thomas Lloyd and Com- 
pany, then S. 25 degrees W. by the same 110 Perches to a Post 
by the Marsh, then along the several Courses of the Marsh to 
Schuylkill, then up the several Courses thereof to a Post by 
the Cripple, then N. 25 degrees E. through the Cripple ninety 
Perches to an Oak Sapling on the fast Land near Beaver 
Run, then up the Courses of said Run to a Post standing by 
the same, then N. 12 degrees W. 27 Perches to the Beginning, 
containing 45 Acres. 

DANIEL HUMPHREYS, in Right of Henry Lewis. Charles 
Bevan, Thomas Ellis, John Bevan, William Howell, Lewis 
Davis, Evan Thomas, William Jenkins, and John Griffith, 
beginning at a Corner Post of William Hearn's, N. 16 degrees 
W. 176 Perches, thence E. by a Line eighty Perches, then S. 
by T. Lloyd's Land and others 160 Perches to a Corner Post 
by Schuylkill, thence down the same to the Place of begin- 
ning, containing fifty Acres. 

The other beginning at a Corner Black Oak standing by 
Mill Creek, then N. by T. Paschal's Land 100 Perches, thetce 
W. by a Line of Trees 120 Perches to a Corner Post standing 
by the aforesaid Mill Creek, thence following the same to 
the beginning, containing fifty Acres. 

PETER COCK, bought of William Penn. beginning at a 
Corner White Oak in the Line of Thomas Paschall and Bar- 
naby Willcox, then S. 145 Perches to a Spanish Oak. in the 
Line of T. Paschall's Land, then E. by said Land and William 
Hearn's 202 Perches to a White Oak standing three Perches 

E. on Mill Creek, then N. 73 degrees E. by said Creek 

25 Perches to a Stake on the South Side of said Run. then 
N. 83 degrees W. 12 Perches to a Black Oak. then N. 135 
Perches to a Stake in the Line of John Rocn. then W. 215 
Perches to the Beginning, containing 200 Acres. 

WILLIAM HERNS, beginning at a Corner of William Clay- 
ton's Land, then E. by Schuylkill 32 Perches, then N. IG 
degrees W. 183 Perches, then N. 74 degrees W. Sixty Perches 
to a White Oak standing by Mill Creek, then W. ninety 
Perches, then S. E. by Thomas Paschall and William Clayton's 
Land 232 Perches to the Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, in his own Right, beginning at 
a Stake by a Black Oak by Mill Creek, at a Corner of John 
Chambers's Land, then E. N. E. 152 Perches then N. N. W. 
thirteen Perches and three Quarters, then W. S. W. 152 



S68 AX EXPLANATION OF THE 

Perches to a White Oak by th€ Creek, then S. S. E. by the 
same thirteen Perches and three Quarters to the Beginning, 
containing thirteen Acres and three Quarters. 

RICHAPtD PEIRCE, in Right of himself and Company, be- 
ginning at a White Oak. at a Corner of Benjamin Chambers's 
Land, on the West Side of Schuylkill, then E. N. E. 152 
Perches, then S. S. E. 8 Perches, then E. N. E. forty Perches 
to a Black Oak, then S. S. E. 25 Perches, then E. N. E. 106 
Perches, then N. N. W. 74 Perches, then W. S. W. 298 Perches 
to Mill Creek at a Corner of John Pennington's and Company's 
Land, then by the Creek S. 5 degrees E. 42 and a Half inter- 
secting the first Line at the Distance of thirteen Perches 
from the said White Oak, containing 100 Acres. 

EDWARD PENNINGTON, and Company, in Right of him- 
self and Company, beginning at a Black Oak at the Corner 
of John Ball's Land E. N. E. 214 Perches, then S. S. E. 63 
Perches to a Line of Richard Peirce and Company's, then 
W. S. W. 278 Perches to Mill Creek, then N. 5 degrees W. 28 
Perches, then N. 37 degrees E. 40 Perches, then N. 25 degrees 
E. 28 Perches, being the several Courses of Mill Creek to the 
Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

JOHN BALL, in Right of Frankford Company, beginning 
at a Black Oak by the Side of Mill Creek, then E. N. E. by a 
Line dividing it from John Pennington and Company's Land 
167 Perches to a Stake or Corner of George Peirce and Wil- 
liam Watson's Land, partly by said Peirce and Watson's Land, 
and partly by other Laud N. 137 Perches to a Line of John 
Thomas's Land, then by a Line of marked Trees W. 14 Perches, 
then W. 6 degrees S. 24 Perches to a Branch running into 
Mill Creek, then along the several Courses of the Branch and 
Crook 2S5 Perches to the Beginning, containing 120 Acres and 
51 Perches. 

ANDREW SOULS, in Riglit of Mathias Souls, beginning at 
the Corner of John Ball's Land, then S. 23 degrees W. six 
Perches, then S. 34 degrees E. 14 Perches, then S. 47 degrees 
E. 14 Perches, then S. IS degrees E. 8 Perches, then S. 31 
degrees E. 20 Perches, then S. 14 degrees E. 18 Perches, then 
S. 16 degi-ees E. 17 Perches, then S. 55 degrees E. 10 Perches, 
then N. 60 degrees E. 38 Perches, then N. 25 degrees E. 18 
Perches, then ^^'. 106 Perches to the Beginning, containing 
twenty Acres. 

GEORGE SHORES, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner Post standing at the West Side of a small Run, then W. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 361 

112 Perches to a Corner Post by the Mill Creek, then W. 
along the said Creek 48 Perches, then N. 100 Perches, then E. 
160 Perches to a Corner marked White Oak. then S. 100 
Perches to the Place of Beginning. 

JOHN BALL, in Right of Lewis David, George Wood, John 
Blunston, Thomas Whitby, Samuel Bradshaw, and John Row- 
land, beginning at a Stake near a White Oak, being a Corner 
dividing it from John Marshall's and in the Line of said 
Ball's Land, then by the same N. 61 Perches, then by Philip 
James, Land E. 46 Perches, then by vacant Land, E. 34 de- 
grees N. 54 Perches to a Stake by Hartford Road, then S. 
44 Perches to a Post at a Corner of John Powels Land 
in Right of William Curaton, then by the same W. 21 Perches, 
then br the same S. 19 Perches, then by Land reputed to be- 
long to the Successors of Nathaniel Allen, W. S. W. 71 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing 25 Acres. 

JOHN BALL, Ditto, beginning at a Black Oak at the Corner 
of John Thomas's Land, then by vacant Land N. 40 Perches 
to a Black Oak, then E. 80 Perches by Hartford Road, then 
S. 40 Perches to a Stake in the Line of John Thomas's Land, 
then W. 80 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 20 

JOHN BALL, Ditto, beginning at a Black Oak in John 
Thomas's Line, then S. 104 Perches to Mill Creek, then by the 
same N. 18 degrees W. thirty Perches, then S. 67 degrees W. 
44 Perches, then N. 64 degrees W. 26 Perches, then N. 24 de- 
grees W. 48 Perches, then N. 68 degrees W. eight Perches to 
a Fork or Branch of Mill Creek, then by the same N. 12 de- 
grees W. 24 Perches, then N. 42 degrees E. 26 Perches, then E. 
46 Perches then N. 22 Perches, to a White Oak by a Road, 
then E. 98 Perches to the Beginning, containing 76 Acres. 

2. Beginning at a Red Oak at the Corner of John Thomarfs 
Land, then N. forty Perches by vacant Land to a Black Oak. 
then E. eighty Perches by Harford Road, then S. forty Perches 
to a Stake in John Thomas's Line, then by the same W. eighty 
Perches to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

HUGH ROBERTS, in Right of Richard Thomas, beginning 
at a Post standing by Mill Creek, then by the same 242 Perches 
to Indian Creek, then by the same 135 Perches to a Post i:i 
Adam Rhodes's Line, then W. 124 Perches, then W. 31 degrees 
S. by said Rhodes's Land 51 Perches, then N. by the same sixtv 
Perches, then S. W. by vacant Land 92 Perches to the Begin- 
ning, containing 100 Acres and 36 Perches. 

24— .3— 3d Ser. 



370 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

THOMAS WOOLRICH, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Post by Mill Creek joining John Wood's Land, then N. E. 
54 Perches by Hugh Roberts Post standing in Roberts's Line, 
then N. "W. thirty Perches, then S. W. 54 Perches to a Post by 
Mill Creek, then by the Creek to the Place of Beginning, con- 
taining ten Acres and five Perches. 

ABIAH TAYLOR, in his own Right, beginning at a Spanish 
Oak, on the E. Side of Mill Creek, then E. N. E. 60 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 43 Perches, then W. S. W. 9(i Perches to the 
Creek, then by the Creek to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing twenty Acres. 

ROBERT HART, in his own Right, beginning on Mill Creek, 
then E. N. E. ninety Perches by Adam Rhodes's Land, then 
N. N. W. seventeen Perches and a half by William Roberts's 
Land, then W. S. W. 96 Perches to Mill Creek by Benjamin 
Furlow's Land, then down the same to the Place of Begin- 
ning. 

BENJAMIN FURLOW, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Stake in Haverford Line, then W. S. W. ninety Perches to a 
Stake by the Mill Creek, then by the several Courses S. 39 
degrees E. forty Perches to a Stake, then S. 13 degrees E. 52 
Perches to a White Oak by said Creek, then E. N. E. 94 
Perches to a Stake in the Line of William Roberrs's Land, then 
by the same N. N. W. ninety Perches to the Beginning, con- 
taining fifty Acres. 

SWAN LUMB, Old Renter, beginning at a Hickory near 
Schuylkill, then N. W. by the Side of a small Run 68 Perches 
to a Red Oak, then W. N. W. 240 Perches to a Spanish Oak, 
then N. N. E. 154 Perches to a Black Oak, then E. N. E. by 
the Side of a Run 154 Perches to a White Oak by Schuylkill, 
then down the same to the Beginning, containing 

OEORGE SCOTSINK, purchased of the Proprietors, be- 
ginning at Swan Lumb's Corner near the Head of a Branch 
of Schuylkill, then W. S. W. 310 Perches, then S. S. E. 200 
Perches, then N. E. 150 Perches, then N. N. E. 200 Perches, 
then N. E. by E. 18 Perches to the Beginning, containing 200 
Acres. 

JONATHAN WINN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
of George Scotsink's Land standing in the Line of the Liber- 
ties, then W. S. W. 76 Perches, then S. S. E. 34 Perches, then 
S. 70 degrees W. 10 Perches, then S. 4 degrees W. 46 Perches, 
then S. 7 degrees W. 30 Perches, then E. S. E. 135 Perches, 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 371- 

then N. E. 27 Perches, then N. N. W. 200 Perches to the Begin- 
ning, containing 

EDWARD JONES, bought df the Proprietor, beginning at a 
Post at the Corner of William Edwards's Land, then by the 
same W. S. W. to a Corner of David Jones's Land, then by the 
same S. S. E. 82 Perches, then E. N. E. 118 Perches, then N. N. 
W. 57 Perches, then W. N. W. 8 Perches, then N. 16 degrees 
E. 60 Perches, then E. S. E. 30 Perches (the five last Courses 
running by Edward Roberts's Land) then by Jonathan Winn's 
Land N. 7 degrees E. 30 Perches, then N. 4 degrees E. 46 
Perches, then N. 20 degrees W. 10 Perches, then N. N. W. 34 
Perches, then by Griffith John's W. S. W. 154 Perches, then by 
William Edward's S. S. E. 115 Perches and a Half to the 
Place of Beginning, containing 165 Acres. 

BARZILLION FORSTER. in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of Griffith Owen and Company's Land, then E. N. E. 
by Merlon 39 Perches, then S. S. E. 83 Perches, then W. S. W. 
39 Perches, then N. N. AV. by Owen's and Company's Land 
S3 Perches to the Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

WILLIAM EDWARDS, in Right of John Ap John and 
Thomas Winn 100 Acres, John Thomas and Edward Jones 100 
Acres. William Jenkins 20 Acres, Joshua' Hastings 20 Acres, 
Thomas Simmons ten Acres, beginning at a White Oak, being 
the Corner dividing it from other Land of said Edwards, then 
by a Line E. N. E. 267 Perches to a Black Oak at the Corner 
dividing it from Abel Thomas's Land, then S. S. E. by a Line 
and vacant Land 112 Perches, then W. S. W. a Line partly by 
vacant and partly by David Jones's Land 267 Perches to a 
Black Oak, then N. N. W. by a Line to the Beginning, contain- 
ing 286 Acres and three Quarters. 

2. Beginning at a White Oak at the Corner of other Lartd in 
Possession of said Edwards, then by a Line dividing that Tract 
from this S. S. E. 112 Perches to a Red Oak at the Corner 
Tree of the same Land, then W. S. W. 30 Perches, then N. N. 
W. 50 Perches, then E. N. E. by a Line two Perches and a 
Half to a Black Oak, then N. N. W. 62 Perches, then E. N. E. 
27 Perches and a Half to the Place of Beginning, containing 
20 Acres and five Perches. 

HANNAH MUSGROVE. beginning at a Corner of. William 
Edwards's Land, then W. S. W. 128 Perches, then S. S. E. 24 
Perches, then W. S. W. 45 Perches, then S. S. E. by Philip 
Howell's Land 20 Pe"ches, then by Thomas Wickersham's 
Land. 170 Perches, thci: N. N. W. by William Edwards's Land 



i72 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

12 Perches, then E. N. E. tv/o Perches and a Half, then N. N. 
W. 62 Perches to the Beginning, containing forty Acres. 

PHILIP HOWELL, in Right of Henry Pawlin, beginning 
at a marked Gum, being a Corner dividing it from William 
Roberts's, then N. N. W. 20 Perches in the Line of Thomas 
Ree's. then AV. S. W. 145 Perches and a Half in the Line of 
Daniel Thomas, then S. S. E. 24 Perches in the Line of William 
Roberts, then by the said Line E. 24 Perces and a Half N. 145 
and a Half Perches to the Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

DANIEL THOMAS, beginning at the Corner of Benjamin 
Furlow's Land, then S. S. E. by the said Land 58 Perches, 
then E. 24 Perches and a Half, then N. 40 Perches, then N. N. 
W. 54 Perches, then W. S. W. 37 Perches and a Half to the 
Beginning, containing thirteen Acres. 

JOSEPH PIKE, in Right of Samuel Rawles, beginning at a 
Gum Tree in the Line of William Roberts's Land, then E. 
170 Perches to a Stake, then S. by a Line 94 Perches and a 
Quarter lo a Stake, then W. 170 Perches to a Stake in the 
Line of William Roberts's, then N. 94 Perches and a Quarter 
by a Line to the Place of Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

ADAM RHODES, beginning at a Corner of Hugh Roberts's, 
then W. 124 Perches, then W. 31 degrees S. Perches, then 
N. 90 Perches, then N. 59 degrees E. 51 Perches, then E. 124 
Perches, then S. 90 Perches to the Beginning, containing 100 
Acres. 

WILLIAM ROBERTS, beginning at the Corner of Adam 
Rhodes's Land, then N. 94 Perches to a Run, then up the .same 
20 Perches to a Corner marked Gum S. 24 and a Half, W. 182 
Perches, then S. S. E. by Benjamin Furlow's and vacant Land 
78 Perches, then E. N. E. 150 Perches to the Beginning, con-, 
taining 100 Acres. 

RICHARD FUE, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of George Shores's Land N. 100 Perches, then E. 16 
Perches, then S. 100 Perches, then W. by the said Shores's 
Land 16 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing ten 
Acres. 

FRANCIS SMITH, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
marked Hickory standing by a small Run, then W. 144 Perches 
to a Corner standing in Richard Fue's Line, then N. by the 
said Line to Richard Fue's Corner, then W. by the same 
to another Corner of said Land, ihen W. 50 Perches, then E. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 37:! 

160 Perches, then S. 110 Perches Lo the Beginning, containing 
100 Acres. 

JOHN REYNOLDS, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner Post of Nathaniel Brumly's Land, then E. N. E. by a Line 
of Trees 22 Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. by a Line of 
Trees 113 Perches, then by Griffith Jones's Land 22 Perches 
and a Half, then S. S. E. by said Brumly's Land 113 Perches 
to the Place of Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

PHU^LIP LEMAIN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of Allen Forster's Land, then W. by the same 160 Perches, 
then N. 20 Perches, then E. 160 Perches, then S. 20 Perches to 
the Place of Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

BARNABY WILCOX, bought oT the Proprietors, beginning 
at a Corner White Oak standing by Schuylkill Side, being the 
Corner of William Powel's Laud, then W. by said Powel's 
Land 800 Perches to a Corner marked White Oak, then S. 
by vacant Land 40 Perches to a Corner Oak Sapling, then E. 
SOO Perches to a Corner Pine Tree standing on Schuylkill, 
then up the several Courses to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing 200 Acres. 

WILIJAM POWELL, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner dividing .it from John Rhodes's Land, then by said 
Rhodes's Land W. 806 Perches to a Black Oak. then N. 7S 
Perches to a Black Oak dividing it from William Smith's 
Land, then E. 3 degrees S. 502 Perches, then E. 290 Perches to 
a Stake by the River, then by the same S. 12 Perches, then 
S. 20 degrees E. 24 Perches, then S. 13 degrees E. 15 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing 294 Acres. 

WILLIAM SMITH, In Right of William Penn, beginning at 
a marked Red Oak near Schuylkill, then running into the 
Woods 620 Perches to a Spanish Oak, then N. 190 Perches to 
a White Oak, then by William Powell's Land 620 Perches 
to Powell's Corner White Oak standing by Schuylkill, then 
down the same by the Courses to the Beginning, containing 
730 Acres. 

WILLIAM WARNER, old Renter, beginning at a Corner 
Red Oak standing on William Orien's Line, then N. W. by 
said Line and John Warner's Head Line 70 Perches to a White 
Oak at John Warner's Corner, then N. by a Line 50 Perches 
to a Gum, then S. 80 degrees W. by a Line 360 Perches to a 
Red Oak, then S. by W. 60 Perches to a Post, then E. by a Line 
432 Perches to the Place of Beginning. 



374 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

JOHN WARNER, eld Renter, beginning at a Corner White 
Oak standing on Schuylkill by the Corner of William Orien's 
Land, then W. by said Orien's Line 320 Perches to a Red Oak, 
then N. W. by a Line 66 Perches to a White Oak, then E. by 
a Line 320 Perches to a White Oak standing on Schuylkill, 
then down the same to the Place of Beginning, containing 93 
Acres with Half of a Meadow by said River joining said 
Orien's Land, and with Half of an Island lying against the 
said 93 Acres. 

WILLIAM WARNER, old Renter, beginning at a Black Oak 
by the River Schuylkill, then by William Warner's Land W. 
360 Perches to a Poplar, then S. 122 Perches, then E. One De- 
gree and a Half S. by William Smith's Land 372 Perches to a 
Black Oak by said River, then by the several Courses thereof 
N. 8 degrees W. 71 Perches, then N. 5 degrees W. 60 Perches 
to the Place of Beginning originally called 300 Acres, but now 
resurveyed 288 Acres. — Another Piece of Land beginning at a 
Post at the Head of John Simcock's Land, then W. in the 
Line of said Warner's other Land, 72 Perches, then S. by a 
Line 26 Perches to a Stake, then E. by Richard Haynes's Land 
72 Perches, then N. by said Simcoek 26 Perches to the Place 
of Beginning, containing 12 Acres and 40 Perches. 

WILLIAM WARNER, old Renter, beginning at a Black Oak 
on the West Side of Bowl's Branch, then N. up the same 360 
Perches to a White Oak by said Branch, then W. 15 Perches 
to a Chestnut Tree by Varnel's Branch, then down the same 
ten Perches to a Corner White Oak by said Branch, then W. 
200 Perches to a Red Oak, then S. 80 Perches to a Chestnut 
Tree by a Branch, then S. E. down the Branch 60 Perches to 
a Red Oak, then by the same E. 245 Perches to a Corner Beach 
Tree by Warner's Branch, then down the same to the Place 
of Beginning, containing 504 Acres. (Void.) 

HUGH ROBERTS, purchased of the Proprietors, beginning 
at a Stake in the Line of his other Land purchased of William 
Wood, then by a Line W. N. W. 124 Perches, then S. by a Line 
48 Perches, then W. 20 Perches, then S. by a Line dividing 
it fpom David Jones's Land to a Hickory in the Line of Wil- 
liam Warner's Land, then E. 6 degrees N. by a Line 160 
Perches to a Hickory Sapling, then N. 7 degrees W. by a Line 
dividing this from Land appropriated to my own Use 192 
Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 200 Acres. 

DAVID JONES, bought of the Proprietors, beginning at a 
Post iH the Line of Hugh Roberts, W. S. W. by a Line 95 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 37^ 

Perches, thea N. 89 Perches in the Line of William Edwards, 
then by Edwards's Land W. S. W. 182 Perches te a Post in 
the same Line, then by a Line S. S. E. 199 Perches in the Line 
dividing this from William Warner's Land, then by said Line 
E. 2 degi-ees N. 183 Perches to a Hickory dividing it from Hugh 
Roberts's Land, then N. by said Roberts's Land 199 Perches to 
the Place of Beginning, containing 2SC Acres and 98 Perches. 

WILLIAM WOOD, bought of the Proprietors, beginning at 
a Corner Post of William Wood and Company's, then W. N. 
W. 533 Perches by the same, then S. S. W. 30 Perches to a 
Chestnut Tree, then E. S. E. 533 Perches to Schuylkill, then up 
the same to the Place of Beginning, containing 100 Acres. 

WILLIAM WOOD and WILLIAM SHURLOW, in Righf of 
themselves, beginning at a Corner by Schuylkill, being a 
Corner of John Bowl's Land, then W. N. W. 533 Perches to a 
Post, then S. S. W. 30 Perches, then E. S. E. 533 Perches to 
Schuylkill, then up the same to the Place of Beginning, con- 
taining 100 Acres. 

WILLIAM BROWN, in his own Right, beginning at a Cor- 
ner Post standing in the Head Line of Francis Fincher's Land, 
then W. 90 Perches, then S. 35 Perches and a Half, then E. 90 
Perches, then N. 35 Perches and a Half. 

JOHN HORT, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner of 
Samuel Allen's Land, then W. by the same 160 Perches, 
then N. 20 Perches, then E. 160 Perches, then S. 20 Perches 
to the Place of Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

JAMES CRAVEN, sen. in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner White Oak of William Smith's Land, then W. by a 
Line of Trees by Edward West's and Joel Jelson's Land 160 
Perches, then S. by a Line of Trees 20 Perches, then E. by 
Joshua Hastings's Land 160 Perches, then N. by the said 
Smith's Land 20 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 
20 Acres. 

EDWARD WEST, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
White Oak belonging to William Smith's Land, then W. by 
James Craven's Land 80 Perches, then N. by a Line 40 Perches, 
then E. by a Line 80 Perches, then S. by a Lina 40 Perches to 
the Place of Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

JOEL JELSON, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post of George Shore, then E. by a Line of Trees 80 Perches, 
then N. by ditto 10 Perches, then W. by a Line 80 Perches 



376 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

to a Post standing in said Shore's Line, then S. by said Land 
ten Perches, containing five Acres. 

PAUL SAUNDERS, purcased of the Proprietors, beginning 
at a Corner Post by Beaver Run, being the Corner of Thomas 
Lloyd's Land, then S. 72 degrees E. 9 Perches, then N. 25 de- 
grees E. 56 Perches, then N. 22 degrees E. five Perches to a 
Post of John Gardner's then S. 65 degrees E. by the same 
58 Perches to a Hickory by the Cripple, then down the same 
10 Perches to a Spanish Oak, then S. 38 degrees E. through 
the Swamp 47 Perches to a Post by Schuylkill at low Water 
Mark, then down the several Courses thereof to a Corner Post 
of Thomas Lloyd's, then N. 25 degrees E. by the same 100 
Perches to an Oak Sapling on fast Land near Beaver Creek, 
then up the several Courses to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing twenty Acres and Half of fast Land and 36 Acres of 
Marsh. 

PATRICK ROBINSON, in Right of William Orien, beginning 
at a Corner Red Oak standing by Schuylkill, then W. by 
William Warner's Line 320 Perches, then N. W. 66 Perches, 
then E. by John Warner's Line 320 Perches to a White Oak 
standing by Schuylkill, then down the same to the Place of 
Beginning, containing 94 Acres with an Island of six Acres. 

JOHN PINCHER, purchased of the Proprietor, beginning 
at a Corner Post of Thomas Duckett's Land, and lyeth directly 
opposite to F. Fincher and George Maris's Land, bounded E. 
with Schuylkill, S. with a Street or Road, W. with the afore- 
said Land, and N. with Thomas Duckett's Flats, containing 
five Acres. 

RICHARD HAYNES, in Right of Matthew Marks, beginning 
at a Stake dividing it from John Simcock in the Line of Wil- 
liam Warner, then W. 71 Perches and a Half, then S. 112 
Perches, then E. 71 Perches and a Half, then N. 112 Perches 
to the Beginning, containing 50 Acres. 

G. PEIRCE and W. WATSON, in Right of Joseph and 
Michael Jones, beginning at a Stake of Pennington and Com- 
pany, then E. N. E. 93 Perches, then N. 37 Perches and a Half, 
then W. S. W. 93 Perches to the Line of John Ball, then by 
the same Line 37 Perches and a Half to the Place of Beginning, 
containing twenty Acres. 

BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, in Right of Peter Cock 200 Acres. 
William Haren 100 Acres, Thomas Lloyd and Company 14^ 
Acres, Daniel Humphreys 50 Acres, John Gee and Company 50 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 37? 

Acres, beginning at a White Oak at the Eastermost Coiner of 
Thomas Paschall's Land, then N. W. by the same fv^ Perches 
to a Spanish Oak, then W. by the same 123 Perchos to a Span- 
ish Oak, then N. by the same 148 Perches to a Corner of the 
Widow James's Laud, then E. by ditto 221 Perches to the 
Corner of said James's Land, then S. by the same on William 
Brown's Land 53 Perches to an Oak Sapling, then E. by a Line 
of Trees of the said Brown's Land 87 Perches and a Half 
10 a small Hickory, then N. by the said Brown's Land 41 
Perches and a Half to a Black Oak by a Corner of Samuel 
Bradshaw's Land, then S. 72 degrees E. by said Bradshaw's 
Land 23 Perches to a Hickory Stump at the Corner of John 
Gardner's Land, then S. by said Gardner's Land 118 Perches 
to a White Oak Sapling, then E. by Gardner's 27 Perches 
to a Black Oak, then S. 72 degrees E. by Gardner's 163 Perches 
to a Post by Beaver Run, then down the several Courses of 
Beaver Run 32 Perches to a Hickory standing on the fast 
Land by the Side of the Run, then S. S. W. through the 
Marsh and Flats to Schuylkill, then by the same 238 Perches 
to a White Oak standing by the Bank of said River at the 
Corner of William Clayton's Land, then N. W. by said Clay- 
ton's Land 174 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 
545 Acres. 

HENRY CHILD, in Right of himself, beginning at a Corner 
of John Ball's Land, then W. SO Perches, then N. 32 Perches, 
then E. 80 Perches, then S. 32 Perches to the Place of Begin- 
ning, containing 16 Acres. 

THOMAS WILSON, in Right of Charles Harford, beginning 
at the Corner of Henry Child's Land, then by the same S. 32 
Perches, then W. 21 Perches, then N. 118 Perches, then E. 31 
Perches, then S. 86 Perches, then W. ten Perches to ihe Place 
of Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

JAMES PETREE, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post standing in Thomas Paschall's Land, then W. S. W. by 
'he same 40 Perches, then N. N. W. 40 Perches, then E. N. E. 
10 Perches, then S. S. E. 40 Perches to the Place of Beginning, 
containing ten Acres. 

SAMUEL POWELL, in Right of Charles Jones and Son. 
beginning at a White Oak at the Corner of John Thomas's 
Land, then by the Land formerly of Lee Wellings's and 
other Land E. 80 Perches, then W. 80 Perches, then N. 80 
Perches, then S. 80 Perches to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing 40 Acres. 



378 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

ANTHONY CHESSALL, beginning at a Post by Mill Creek 
joining John Wood's Land, N. E. 54 Perches by Hugh Roberts's 
Land, then N. W. 30 Perches, then S. W. 54 Perches to Mill 
Creek, then by the same to the Beginning, containing ten 
Acres. 

EDWARD ERBERRY, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Post at the Corner of Thomas Story's Land, then N. N. W. 
63 Perches, then E. by S. 29 Perches, then S. S. E. 55 Perches, 
then W. S. W. 24 Perches to the Plaoe of Beginning, containing 
eight Acres. 

DAVID GEORGE, beginning at a Hickory at the Corner of 
John Warner's Land, then N. 85 degrees B. t)y the same 74 
Perches, then N. 5 degrees W. 65 Perches, then S. 85 degrees 
W. 74 Perches, the:. S. 5 degrees E. by Edward Roberts's 
Land 65 Perches to the Place of Beginning, coHtaining 30 
Acreg. 

ELIZABETH MARSH, in Right of John Price, beginning 
at a Post in a Line of a Tract formerly surveyed to Jonathan 
Winn, then W. N. W. 40 Perches, then by vacant Land S. S. 
W. 40 Perches, then by vacant Land E. S. E. 40 Perches, 
then N. N. E. 40 Perches to the Place of Beginning, contain- 
ing ten Acres. 

JOHN BEVAN, beginning at a Stake Hear Mill Creek, then 
N. E. L48 Perches t© a Stake, then N. N. W. 40 Perches to a 
Stake, then W^. S. W. 120 Perches to a small Branch of Mill 
Creek, then by the same 48 Perches to the Place of Beginning, 
containing 34 Acres. 

ANTHONY SHAW, in Right of Robert Barrow, beginning 
at a Sassafrass standing by Schuylkill, then by vacant Land 
W. N. W. 63 Perches to a Stone by the Road leading to the 
Ford, then by the Road N. 4 degrees E. 17 Perches and 5 
Feet t ^ 1 '*one by said Road, then by Land laid out to Edward 
Roberts's o5 Perches to a Beach by the River, then down the 
same to the Place of Beginning, containing six Acres. 

THOMAS PARSONS, in his own Right, beginning at a 
small Sassafrass by the River Schuylkill by Anthony Shaw's 
Land, then N. N. W. 63 Perches to a Stone by the Road, then 
S. 7 degrees W. 31 Perches, then E. 63 Perches to the River, 
then by the same four Perches to the Place of Beginning, 
containing six Acres and three Quarters. 

2. Beginning at a Post at the Corner of a Tract surveyed 
in Right of Joseph Allibone, then by the same W. N. W. 40 
Perches, then N. N. E. 40 Perches, then W. N. W. 13 Perches, 
then S. S. W. 80 Perches, then E. 57 Perches, then N. N. E. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 379 

20 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing thirteen 
Acres and one Quarter. 

WILLIAM MOORE, in Right of Philip Theodore Lemain, 
beginning at a Corner of Arnold Warner's Land, S. 87 De- 
grees and a Half, W. 289 Perches, then N. two Degrees and a 
Half W. 11 Perches, then N. 87 Degrees and a Half E. 29:i 
Perches to the Beginning, containing 20 Acres. 

WILLIAM CURATON, beginning at a Stake in the Line of 
William Smith, then N. 56 Perches to a Corner of John Ball's 
Land, then W. 21 Perches to a White Oak, then S. 66 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 23 Perches by John Marshal's Land to the Place 
of Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

CHARLES ALLEN, in Right of Charles Bathurst, beginning 
at a small Hickory Sapling in the Line of James Steel's Land, 
then S. 87 degrees W. 11 Perches and a Half, then N. 4 degrees 
W. 86 Perches to a Corner of Joseph Pike's Land, then by the 
same thirty Perches and a Half, then N. 86 degrees E. 41 
Perches and a Half, then S. 4 degrees E. 88 Perches and a Half, 
then S. 87 degrees W. 30 Perches, then S. 4 degrees E. 28 
Perches and three Tenths to the Place of Beginning, containing 
25 Acres. 

DAVID GEORGE, in Right of George Pownal and George 
Whitehead, beginning at a marked Hickory, then N. 85 degrees 
E. 74 Perches, then N. 5 degrees W. 65 Perches, then S. 85 
degrees W. 74 Perches, then S. 5 degrees E. 65 Perches to the 
Place of Beginning, containing thirty Acres. 

JOHN SIMSON, in Right of Lowther, beginning at a Hickory 
at the Corner of Edward George's Land, then N. 75 degrees 
W. 37 Perches and a Half, then S. 6 degrees W. 15 Porches, 
then 67 degrees W. 22 Percnes and a Half, then S. 7 degrees 
E. 25 Perches, then S. 88 degrees E. 77 Perches and a Half, 
then S. 4 degrees E. 69 Perches, then N. 87 Degrees and a Half 
E. 10 Perches, then N. 81 Degrees and a Half E. 38 Perches and 
a Half, then N. 21 degrees E. 54 Perches, then N. 69 degrees 
W. 105 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 37 
Acres and 137 Perches. 

CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK. in Right of John Colle* and 
Company, beginning at a Stake, tlien W. 146 Perches, then W. 
31 degrees S. 50 Perches, then N. 98 Perches to a Post in the 
Line of William Roberts's, then by the same E. 23 degrees 
N. 46 Perches, then E. 146 Perches, then S. 92 Perches to the 
Place of Beginning, containing 109 Acres and 24 Perches. 

ROBERT WHITTON, in Right of Robert Lodge, beginning 
at a Corner Post of Dennis Rotchford's, then N. N. W. 32 



380 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Perches by the same, then W. S. W. forty Perches, then S. S. 
E. 32 Perches, then E. N. E. forty Perches to the Place of Be- 
ginning, containing eight Acres. 

SAMUEL ALLEN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
Post claimed by Francis Smith, then W. by the same 160 
Perches, then N. forty Perches, then E. 160 Perches, then S. 
forty Perches. 

RICHARD WEBB, in his own Right, beginning at a marked 
Hickory at the Corner of Charles Allen's Land, then N. 86 
degrees E. 41 Perches and a Half, then N. 4 degrees W. ten 
Perches and two Tenths, then N. 86 degrees E. fifty Perches 
then N. 28 degrees W. 85 Perches and three Tenths, then S. 
63 degrees W. 61 Perches and nine Tenths, then S. 2 degrees 
E. 63 Perches and nine Tenths to the Place of Beginning, con- 
taining 34 Acres. 

DAVID PRICE, beginning at a Corner Gum, then E. 172 
Perches, then N. N. W. 58 Perches, then E. N. E. eight Perches, 
then N. N. W. 47 Perches, then E. N. E. 48 Perches, then N. 
33 degrees W. 83 Perches, then W. S. W. 70 Perches, then by 
William Curaton's Land 74 Perches, then by Evan Sevan's 
Land sixty Perches, then W. S. W. ten Perches, then S. S. E. 
forty Perches, then W. S. W. fifty Perches, then S. S. E. 63 
Perches, then E. N. E. 84 Perches, then S. S. E. twenty 
Perches, then E. N. E. nine Perches and a Half to the first 
Gum, containing 300 Acres. 

NATHANIEL ALLEN, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner Post of Jo'hn Reynolds's Land, then N. N. W. by the 
same 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 45 Perches, then S. S. E. 113 
Perches, then W. S. W. 45 Perches to the Place of Beginning, 
containing 32 Acres. 

PHILIP TH. LEHNMAIN, in his own Right, beginning at 
a Corner of John Hort's Land, then W. by the same 160 
Perches, then N. twenty Perches, then E. 160 Perches, then 
S. twenty Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing 
twenty Acres. 

PHILIP LEMAIN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
of John Hort's Land, then W. by the same 160 Perches, then 
N. twenty Perches, then E. 160 Perches, then S. twenty Perches 
to the Beginning, containing twenty Acres. 

JAMES BOYDEN, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
marKed Post of Joseph Fisher's Land, then E. N. E. 170 
Percnes, then N. N. W. fifteen Perches and a Half, then W. S. 
W. 170 Perches, then S. S. E. fifteen Perches and a Half to 
the Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 3S1 

DAVID or MORRIS LEUWELLINS, beginning at the West 
Side of a small Run, then W. 96 Perches by John Thomas's 
Land, then N. fifteen Perches, then E. 96 Perches, then S. 
fifteen Perches to the Beginning, containing nine Acres. 

SAMUEL BUCKLEY and SAMUEL HASEL, in Right of 
Thomas and Samuel Buckley, beginning at a Corner of Morris 
Leuwellen"s Land, then W. 96 Perches, then N. 25 Perches, 
then E. 9G Perches, then S. fifteen Perches to the Place of 
Beginning, containing nine Acres. 

JAMES STUBER. in Right of Thomas Chalkley and John 
Jones 500 Acres, Walter Martin 500 Acres, Thomas Powell 
500 Acres, Joseph Hall 500 Acres, Richard Mills 250 Acres, 
John Marbb's 1.000 Acres, John Snashold 500 Acres, beginning 
on the Eastern Bank of the River Schuylkill at a Corner of 
Isaac Norris's Land, then by the same N. 50 degrees E. 38 
Perches, then N. 56 degrees W. 42 Perches, then E. N. E. 61 
Perches, then S. S. E. 128 Perches to a White Oak in the Line 
of Mouns Justice, then by the same W. N. W. 27 Perches, then 
3. S. W. 86 Perches, then W. N. W. forty Perches to the said 
River, then up the several Courses to the Place of Beginning, 
containing sixty Acres. 

JOHN MARTIN, in Right of Elizabeth Sims, beginning at a 
Corner Post of Prlscilla Shephard's Land, then E. N. E. by the 
same 56 Perch as and a Half, then N. N. W. 22 Perchos and a 
Half, then W. S. W. 56 Perches and a Half, then S. S. E. 22 
Perches and a Half to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

JOHN ROWLAND, in Right of Priscilla Sheppard, begin- 
ning at a Corner of John Martin's Land, then E. N. E. by the 
same 56 Perches and a Half, then S. S. E. 22 Perches and a 
Half, then W. S. W. 56 Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. 22 
Perches and a Half to the Beginning, containing eight Acres. 
WILLIAM ROWELS, bought of Wiliiara Penn. beginning 
at a Corner Post by the Swamp, then N. 72 degrees W. 53 
Perches to a Hickory, then N. 18 degrees E. 12 Perches, then 
S. 72 degrees E. fifty Perches to a Post by said Swamp, taen 
down the same to the Place of Beginning, containing forty 
Acres. 

CADWALLADER FOULK and Company, beginning at a 
Post by said Run at the Distance of 150 Feet from Second- 
Street, then S. 15 degrees W. 585 Feet, then N. 75 degrees W. 
345 Feet, then S. 15 degrees W. 25 Feet, then N. 75 degrees 
W. 233 Feet, then N. 15 degrees E. 27 Feet, then N. 75 degrees 
W. 213 Feet, then N. 2 degrees W. 725 Feet to the Place of 
Beginning, containing fourteen Acres and a Half. 



S82 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

WILLIAM CARTER, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner Post, then N. N. W. 56 Perches and a Half, then E. N. 
E. 45 Perches and a Half, then S. S. E. 56 Perches and a Half, 
then W. S. W. 45 Perches and a Half to the Place of Beginning, 
containing 

ANDREW GRISCOMB, in Right of Henry Slaiton and John 
Simcock, beginning at a Corner Post of John Kinsman and 
John Bidward's Land, then W. S. W. 56 Perches and a Half, 
then S. S. E. eleven Perches and a Half, then E. N. E. 56 
Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. eleven Perches and a Half 
to the Place of Beginning, containing four Acres. 

2. Beginning at a Corner Post of Henry Sleighton's Land, 
then E. N. E. by the same 56 Perches, then S. S. E. by Rud- 
yard's 23 Perches, then W. S. W. 56 Perches, then N. N. W. 
23 Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing eight Acres. 

THE HONOURABLE PROPRIETORS, beginning at Vine 
Street, then N. 77 degrees W. 78 Perches and Six Tenths, 
then N. 13 degrees E. 43 Perches and three Tenths, then down 
the several Courses 68 Perches to a Post by a Road or Line, 
then along the same S. 4 degrees E. 45 Perches, then S. 13 
degrees W. twelve Perches and three Tenths to the Place of 
Beginning, containing 21 Acres three Quarters and two 
Perches. 

RALPH WARD, in Right of himself and Joseph Coldman, 
beginning at a Corner Post of William Harman's Land, then 
E. N. E. by said Harman's Land 56 Perches and a Half to a 
Corner Post, then S. S. E. by a Line of marked Trees twelve 
Perches to a Corner Post, then W. S. W. 56 Perches and a 
Half, then W. N. W. twelve Perches to the Place of Beginning, 
containing four Acres. 

JOHN HARDING and KINSMAN, in their own Right, be- 
ginning at a Corner Post of Thomas Rudyard's Land, then 
S. S. E. 56 Perches and a Half, then W. S. W. 45 Perches, 
then N. N. W. 56 Perches and a Half, then E. N. E. 45 
Perches to the Place of Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

JAMES HARRISON, in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner Post, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 113 
Perches, then S. S. E. 113 Perches, then W. S. W. 113 Percli'es 
to the Place of Beginning, containing eighty Acres. 

CHRISTOPHER SIPTHARP, in Right of Thomas Scott eight 
Acres, Edward Blake four Acres, Joseph Powell four Acres, 
and Samuel Bennet four Acres, beginning at a Corner Post, 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 38a 

then S. S. E. 56 Perches and a Half, then W. S. W. by the 
same 22 Perches and a Half, then S. S. E. by George Walker's 
Land 56 Perches and a Half, then E. N. E. by William Rake- 
straw's Land 39 Perches, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then W. 
S. W. sixteen Perches and a Half to the Place of Beginning. 

JACOB TELNER. in his own Right, beginning at a Corner 
at German Township, then W. S. W. 66 Perches, then S. S. E. 
138 Perches, then E. N. E. 2S Perches, then S. S. E. 64 Perches, 
then E. N. E. 38 Perches, then N. N. W. 118 Perches, then 
N. 27 degrees E. 35 Perches, then N. N. W. forty Perches, 
then W. by N. thirty Perches. to the Place of Beginning, con- 
taining eighty Acres. 

JOHN BEZER. in his own Right, beginning ai a Corner 
Post of Richard Crosby's Land, then E. N. E. 170 Perches, 
then N. N. W. fifteen Perches and a Half, then W. S. W. by 
a Line of Trees 170 Perches, then S. S. E. fifteen Perches and 
a Half to the Place of Beginning, containing sixteen Acres. 

JOHN HICKS, in his own Right, beginning at a Corner of 
William Rakestraw's Land, then E. N. E. by the same 28 
Perches and a Half, then S. S. E. 22 Perches, then .V. S. W. 
28 Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. 22 Perches to the Place 
of Beginning, containing four Acres. 

THOMAS MINCHALL. in his own Right, beginning at a 
Corner of William Rakestraw's Land, then S. S. E. 22 Perches, 
then W. S. W. 84 Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. 22 
Perches, then E. N. E. 84 Perches and a Half to the Place of 
Beginning, containing twelve Acres. 

ISAAC NORRIS, in Right cf Thomas Saunders, and J. 
Sweetapplp. beginning at a Black Oak in John Moland's Line, 
then by Nicholas Walr. N. E. 104 Perches, then by Richard 
Wain N. 65 degrees E. 112 Perches, then by Richard Wain 
and Peter Keen S. W. 224 Percbcs to a Post in Moland's Line 
then by the same N. 21 degrees W. 21 Perches to the Place of 
Beginning, containing 30 acres and 41 Perches. 

RICHARD SNEAD, in his own Right, beginning al a Post 
in the Line of Thomas Bowman, then W. S. W. 21 Perche.-^. 
then N. N. W^ 104 Percbes. then E. by S.' 25 Perches, then S. 
S. E. by Thomas Bond's Land to Ihr Place of Beginning, con 
taining twelve Acres. 

THOMAS HOLME, in Riglit of Richard Crossly and Bar- 
tholomew Coppeck. beginning at a Corner of Joseph Growdcn'.- 
Land, then W. S. W. 113 Perches, then S. S. E. 39 Perches and 



384 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

a Half, then E. N. E. 113 Perches, then N. N. W. 39 Perches 
and a Half to the Place of Beginning, containing 28 Acres. 

EDWARD LANE, beginning at a Post in the Line of 
Nathaniel Allen, then S. S. E. 113 Perches, then E. N. E. 
eleven Perches and a Half, then N. N. W. 113 Perches, then 
W. S. W. eleven Perches and a Half to the Place of Begin- 
ning, containing eight Acres. 

FRANCIS SMITH, in his own Right, beginning at a Tree 
by a Run, then S. S. E. by William Rawestraw's Land 22 
Perches and a Half, then E. N. E. 56 Perches and a Half, 
then N. N. W. 22 Perches, then W. S. W. 56 Perches and a 
Half to the Place of Beginning, containing eight Acris. 



THE DATE OF SURVEYS OF ALL THE LOTS IN THE 

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AS FAR AS EIGHTH-STREET 
FROM DELAWARE. 

Names of Takers up. ]"eet. Date of Surve\ . 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Beginning on Cedar-Street, and then 
I>roceed northward on the east 
side of Front-Street. 

Richard Hill, 100 

352 

Jonathan Dickinson 100 

Jonathan Dickinson 100 

Pine-Street, 50 feet. 

The socety of traders, 468 2 8 1685 

Spruce-Street, 50 feet. 

John King, 40 21 2 94 

Thomas Linch 45 1 1 93 

Dock-Street, 30 

The Dock 

Dock-Street 30 

John Tyzack, 100 

Griffith Jones, 36 

John Tyzack 40 

William Solloway 27 

William Markham 50 

William Haige 51 

John Wheeler 30 



20 


4 


89 


3 


2 


89 


11 


3 


89 


4 




89 


29 


] 


89 


9 


1 


89 


6 


G 


84 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 

Names of Takers up. Feet. 

Arthur Cook, 30 

Thomas Barber, 20 

Samuel Jobson 20 

William Frampton, 42 

Zachariah Whitpain, 30^2 

John Whitpain, 3OV2 

James Claypoole 50 

John Claypoole 52 

Walnut-Street, 50 feet. 

Griffith Jones, '. TlVa 

Joshua Cart, 30% 

Samuel Carpenter, 204 

Anthony Morris, 51 

Robert Ewer, 51 

Alburtus Brandt, 40% 

Nathaniel Sikes 20 

Humphrey Murry, i2% 

Chestnut-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Holme, 20 

John Goodson 30 

Philip Richards, 27 

Nathaniel Allen, 30 

Philip James, 40 

Alice Guest, 24 

John Roberts, 30 

Charles Pickering, 20 

William Lee, 30 

Daniel Smith 30 

William Bradford, 25 

Philip Howel, 25 

Thomas Jenner, 25 

Semerey Adams, 25 

Samuel Jennings, 40 

Thomas Masters, 60 

Market-Street. 100 feet. 

Samuel Richardson 102 

Griffith Jones, 102 

William Carter 30 

Robert Longshore, 50 

Henry Wood 30 

Bernard Willcox HO 

Thomas Tresse, 35'^ 

Peter Baynton, 76V2 

Robert Turner 204 

2.")— 3— 3d Ser. 



Date 


of Survey. 


Day. 


Mo. 


Year. 


28 


10 


1B89 


22 


2 


89 


22 


12 


89 


9 


6 


84 


12 


5 


90 


12 


5 


90 


19 


2 


89 


3 


3 


89 


15 


12 


89 


14 


2 


84 


22 


4 


88 


3 


2 


89 


11 


4 


89 


23 


12 


88 


28 


10 


88 


2G 


11 


88 


9 


11 


89 


29 


11 


88 


27 


11 


88 


27 


11 


88 


26 


11 


88 


4 


7 


89 


29 


1 


89 


29 


1 


89 


29 


1 


89 



29 



29 


1 


89 


3 


12 


91 


1 


1 


1703 


1 


11 


1689 


30 


2 


89 


31 


8 


89 


31 


8 


89 


31 


8 


89 


31 


8 


89 


31 


8 


89 


30 


11 


89 



386 AN EXPLANATION OP THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. 

Mulberry-Street, 66 feet. 

Thomas Holme 102 

Thomas Peart, 42 

Philip England, 26 

Benjamin Chambers, 26 

Benjamin Chambers, 26 

Benjamin Chambers, 30 

Benjamin Chambers, 102 

Benjamin Chambers, 25 

Benjamin Chambers, SO 

Benjamin Chambers, 20 

Robert Turner, 31 

Widow Palmer 102 

John Songhurst, 41 

Sassafras-Street, 50 feet. 

Robert Turner, 40 

Mary Fincher 33 

Charles Pickering 30 

William Rowland, 33 

William Southerly, 30 

Milliseut Hodskins, 30 

Nathaniel Lamplough, 40 

John Day 33 

Christopher Pennock, 33 

Griffith Jones, 25 

Thomas Duckett, 30 

Jonathan Millen, 98 

Griffith Jones 25 

John Simcock, 102 

Andrew Robinson, 51 15 12 1689 

Vine-Street, 50 feet. 

James West, 100 

William Rakestraw, 10 

John Colley, 30 

James Portues 20 

John Jennett, 50 

Thomas Langsten 25 

Francis Rawle, 40 

John Goodson 50 

William Penn 200 

Thomas Curtis, 20 

James Marks 20 

Thomas Mario^ , , 25 



Date 


of Su: 


rvey. 


Day. 


Mo. 


Year. 


29 


11 


1689 


24 


1 


90 


2 


12 


89 


22 


12 


89 


22 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


24 


10 


90 


15 


1 


89 


28 


12 


90 


28 


12 


90 


22 


9 


90 


23 


11 


93 


5 


5 


90 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


13 


10 


89 


15 


12 


89 


15 


12 


89 


30 


1 


89 


15 


12 


89 


2 


1 


1740 



24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




89 


24 




S9 



eet. 
40 


Date or 

Day. 

24 


Survey. 
Mo. Year. 
1 1689 


25 


24 


1 89 


40 


24 


1 89 


50 


24 


1 89 


25 


24 


1 89 


40 


24 


1 89 


100 


24 


1 89 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 
Names of Takers up. 

William Harwood, 

Nicholas Price 

Henry Johnson, 

William Salaway 

James Moore, 

James Hunt 

Benjamin Chambers 

Beginning on Cedar-Street, and then 
proceed northward on the west side 
of Front-Street. 

William Penn, 204 alias 244 

William Lowther, 102 

Joseph Growden 102 1 6 84 

German company, 102 

Philip Ford, 102 1 6 84 

Pine-Street, 50 feet. 

The society of traders 468 2 8 So 

Nicholas Moore 60 25 5 84 

Spruce-Street, 50 feet. 

Richard Marsh,* 204 

Dock-Street, 30 feet. 

Thomas Budd 100 7 4 88 

John Bartholomew in right of James 

Boyden, 

Griffith Jones 

William Penn 

John Reynolds, 

John Wheeler 

William Haige, 

Enoch Flower, 

Francis Burrough, 

A new grant 

Thomas Barker, 

Samuel Jobson 

Silas Crispin 

Zachariah Whitpain. in right of Sabian 

Cole Moore and Hum. South, 60 

James Claypoole 102 8 9 83 

Walnut-Street, 50 feet. 

Griffith Jones 71^^ 29 4 83 

Robert Greenway 



20 


1 


6 


84 


16 


10 


4 


84 


24 








20 


26 


2 


87 


30 


5 


6 


84 


51 


26 


4 


84 


31 


12 


4 


84 


20 


30 


11 


83 


10 








20 


p. 13 


8 


84 


20 








42 


p. 13 


8 


84 



301/2 17 12 84 



*N. B. R. Marsh's 204 ft. were afterwards granted by gover- 
nor Penn to the city, and Marsh went higher up for his iot. 



388 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Samuel Carpenter 102 31 10 1682 

Christopher Taylor 102 3 2 82 

William Sharlow and William Wood... 102 9 5 84 

Nathaniel Allen, 40% 12 4 83 

John Love 20 29 12 83 

Edward Jefferson 30 11 12 S3 

A new purchase, 12 

Chestnut-Street, 50 feet. 
Thomas Holme in right of Richard 

Crosley, 20 22 6 87 

Alexander Parker, 30% 22 6 84 

Thomas Herriott 51 30 7 84 

Francis Richardson 21 10 8 83 

Thomas Wynne 51 15 11 83 

Thomas Wynne 51 15 11 S3 

Charles Pickering 20 4 2 83 

George Williard, 25^4 17 7 84 

Daniel Smith 40 1 10 86 

Edward Blardman, 20. 6 7 92 

Laetitia Penn 172 

Market-Street, 100 feet. 

Thomas Bowman, 102 26 4 83 

Griffith Jones, 102 .7 2 83 

John Clows 20 p. 5 5 1717 

William Beaks 20 p. 19 10 01 

Thomas Callowhill, 110 20 7 1686 

William Stanley 102 21 4 83 

Joseph Fisher, 102 19 4 8:J 

Robert Turner, 102 19 4 83 

Arch-Street, 66 feet. 

Thomas Holme 102 21 4 83 

Rowland Ellis 22 20 4 87 

Thomas Ellis, 20 2 4 88 

John Sharpless, 20 29 7 92 

Richard Davis 60 

Damiaras Chick, 5 25 12 1701 

John Alsope 20 29 5 1686 

Henry Maddock and James Kennerley. 31 16 6 86 

William Wade and John Brooks 25 V2 7 1 8='^ 

John Rowland 251/2 17 1 86 

Joseph Phipps 35 

Benjamin Chambers 20 

New purchase 5 



Date of Survey. 
Day Mo. Year. 
5 5 1686 


7 


12 


82 


24 


6 


1703 


5 


3 


1683 



14 


8 


92 


14 


6 


85 


12 


6 


87 


10 


6 


82 


3 


2 


83 


17 


3 


8S 


29 


12 


83 


26 


2 


1703 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 

Nanie.s of Takers up. Feet. 

Samuel Fox, 30 

George Palmer 102 

Thomas Woolrick 204 

John Barber, 51 

Sassafras-Street. 50 feet. 

John Soughurst, 51 

John Sweetapple, 21^2 

John Sharpless, 

William Powel, 25 

Richard Davis, 25 

Robert Taylor, 20 

Richard Crossby 20 

John Bezer 20 

Francis Plumsted 51 

John Day, 20V2 

William and Peter Taylor, 25'^ 

Arthur Tomkins, 25 

Richard Thomas, 51 

Thomas Brassey, 102 

John Simcock, 102 

Thomas Rudyard and Andrew Rob- 
inson 51 p. 20 10 4 

Vine-Street. 50 feet. 
Beginning on Cedar-Street, and then 
proceeds northward on the west 
side of Second-Street. 
Cedar-Street, 50 feet. 

William Penn, 204 alias 244 

William Lowther, 10 

Joseph Growden 102 1 6 1684 

German company 102 

Philip Ford, 102 

The society of traders, 366 

Nicholas Moore, 102 

Spruce-Street, 50 feet. 

Richard Marsh 204 

John Wheeler for James Harrison 102 

William Yardley 52 

George Simcock, 51 

Thomas Powell, 51 

Bartholomew Coppock 51 

Francis Dove, 51 

William Frampton lOL' 



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o90 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Sur\'ey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

The dock with both sides, 106 

Francis Richardson 51 13 9 1683 

Walnut-Street, 50 feet. 

John Parsons 51 

John Goodman, 51 

John Moon, 51 

Andrew Griscom, 51 

Mary Smith, 51 

Catharine Martin, 51 

William Carter, 51 

John Southworth 51 

Richard Inglo, 51 

John Barns, 51 

Chestnut-Street, 50 feet. 

Henrj' Jones, 50 

John Weale, 50 

David Powell 50 

John Heaton, 41 

William Markham, 306 

Market-Street, 100 feet. 

Arthur Cook, 102 

Lasse Cock, lO-l 

William Clark, 40 

Thomas Callowhill 51 

T. R. Cadd. Jones, 34 

John Swift, 34 

Francis Smith 51 

Thomas Crosdale, 35 

Robert Lodge, 51 

Catharine Farmer 50 

John Jones and John Jennings 51 

Mulberry-Street, 66 feet. 

John Harding, 51 

John Kingsman 51 

Israel Hobbs, 51 

James Atkinson, 51 

Joseph Willcox 52 

James Atkinson, 51 

Richard Worrell, 51 

Benjamin Whitehead 51 

John Chambers, 51 

William Bingley, 51 

John Birchell, 51 



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83 


12 


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83 


17 


10 


83 


14 


4 


83 


14 


4 


83 


15 


4 


83 


28 


12 


82 


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11 


83 


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83 


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8 


84 


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88 


17 


8 


89 


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6 


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MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 891 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Ye.-ir. 

John Songhurst, 51 5 3 1684 

Sassafras-Street, 50 feet. 

John Barns 51 12 4 83 

Sarah Fuller, 75 12 4 83 

George Jackman, 51 4 G 1702 

Thomas Varnon 51 29 9 1683 

Randal Varnon, 51 29 9 83 

Robert Varnon, 51 29 9 83 

Daniel Smith 51 

Daniel Smith 51 

Matt. Vanbebber, 88 

Thomas Scott, 51 p. 13 11 1708 

Henry Waddy, 51 p. 12 

Vine-Street, 50 feet. 

Begin now with the High-Street lots 

on the south side thereof at No. 44 x 
on Second-Street, and proceed 
westward as far as the Eight- 
Street from Delaware. 

Second-Street, 50 feet. 

Arthur Cook 50 2 6 1684 

Plymouth Friends, James Fox and 

Francis Rawle 82 9 4 8S 

William Markham, 49 14 4 90 

Francis Cook 49 14 4 90 

Richard Davis, 132 

John Sharpless 24 20 11 92 

William and Peter Taylor, 33 p. 25 8 1704 

John Barber 66 3 S 1691 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

Griffith Jones 132 13 4 84 

John Day, 33 3 2 84 

Francis Plumsted 66 28 10 83 

Matthias Vanbebber, 33 12 11 1702 

Christopher Taylor, 132 29 11 1682 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Samuel Carpenter 132 13 4 84 

Thomas Herriott 132 p. 4 7 1707 

Thomas Woolrick 26 15 1 4 

Laetitia Penn lOeVa 13 2 2 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

P'rancis Burrough 26 

Edward Blardman 26 



392 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

A new grant 27 p. 10 4 171S 

Rowland Ellis, 26 20 4 1687 

Richard Thomas, 132 29 4 84 

A new grant, 48 p,21 11 170G 

Thomas Bowman, 132 26 4 1683 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Holme, 132 21 4 83 

William Standley, 132 21 4 83 

William Wood, and W. Shurlow, 132 9 5 83 

Seventh-Street. 50 feet. 

Edward Jefferson, 39 § § 34 

Charles Pickering, 26 8 8 84 

Maddock and Kinnerley, 40 22 6 1706 

Benjamin Chambers, 26 22 6 06 

John Biddle, 26 

John Reed, 66 

William Penn, 132 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 

Begin now with High-Street lots at 
No. 45 on Second-Street, and pro- 
ceed northward on the south side 
of High-Street to the Eighth-Street 
from Delaware. 

Second-Street, 50 feet. 

William Markham, 132 17 g iggg 

Silas Crispin, 40 14 ] 9(^, 

James Piller, 20^^ 14 4 90 

George Harmer, 20i^ 14 4 90 

7'homas Harley, 132 29 9 83 

James Claypoole, 132 15 9 83 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Rowland, 66 10 6 86 

Thomas Bond, 26 24 7 84 

John Clowes 26 5 1 91 

Richard Davis 33 30 3 90 

William Powell ' 33 ig nj 90 

Henry Hayes, 33 

George Fox, 33 15 5 1705 

Benjamin Eastburn, 18 

Thomas Barker, 26 13 H I6S-I 

Sabien Cole, 26 13 11 84 

John Moore, 26 13 11 84 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. " 39^ 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date 

Day. 

Samuel Jobson, 28 13 

Humphrey South ' 26 13 

Fourth-Street. 50 feet. 

James Harrison 132 IS 

Nathaniel Allen, 52 21 

Thomas Wynne 6C 

George Palmer 127 9 

John Alsope, 26 1 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

John Bezer, 26 o 

Enoch Flower 521/2 19 

William Rakcstraw, 66 12 

Charles Pickering 66 12 

Richard Crossley 26 10 

Robert Greenway exchanged with Silas 

Crispin 66 25 

Thomas Harley 120 24 

Robert Greenway, 39^^ p. 2 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

Robert Turner 132 19 

Joseph Fisher, • •' 132 21 

Robert Taylor, 26 14 

John Gee : 26 30 

Richard Crossley, 26 22 

Thomas Siscom 28 18 

James Boyden, 26 1 

Seventh-Street, 50. feet. 

Nathaniel Bromley, 52 26 2 

John Reynolds, 26 26 2 

Daniel Smith, 52 1 10 

George Williard 33 7 6 

John SweeLapple, 26 

John Barber, 66 

William Passmore 26i/^ 

William Passmore 26% 

William Crispin, 88 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 
Begin now with the north side of 
Chestnut-Street on Second-Street, 
and so proceed westward as far 
as the Eighth-Street aforesaid. 
Second-Street. 50 feet. 

Jobn Jones 1^^ 



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^94 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

William Rakestraw, 80 11 3 1686 

George Emlin, 35 10 2 87 

Abel Noble, 30 24 1 88 

Josh. Ransted 30 p. 24 5 88 

John Claypoole, 40 3 11 85 

John Boult 49V, 27 1 84 

John Test, AdVz 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

John Austin 50 7 6 83 

Anthony Weston, 50 24 5 83 

Archibald Michael, 30 17 1 88 

Abraham Hardman, 30 17 1 88 

John Kinsey 30 17 1 88 

John Townseud and Nathaniel Town- 
send, 54 9 6 89 

Richard Gove i^y^ 27 11 87 

Robert Wade, 491/2 25 2 84 

Susanna Pierson, 49^,4 30 9 83 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Henry Patrick, 49i/^ 29 9 83 

Rachel Jones 40 29 11 88 

William Nickels, AdV2 29 9 83 

James Cooper 30 26 8 83 

Morris Morgan, 40 23 1 87 

Hugh Marsh, 30 23 1 88 

Joseph Embler 40 24 1 87 

Benjamin Roberts, 40 4 2 88 

John Countis, 35 p. 18 12 1701 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

James Pugh, 40 p. 9 6 6 

Jeremiah Powell 40 p. 9 6 6 

Richard Hill 71 p. 9 6 6 

Lionel Brittain, 40 

William Ellinsworth 31i^ 

William Crews 62 

Edward Edwards 55 p. 14 8 8 

Jonathan Stanmore 55 p. 15 8 8 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

William Crews, 396 p. 12 12 4 

Seventh-Street, 50 feet. 

Alexander Parker, 145 

Edward Blake 491,2 

Vacant 1371/2 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 395 

Names of Takers uj.. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

William Passmore 77 

Vacant, 88 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 
Begin now with the south side of 
Chestnut-Street on Second-Street, 
and proceed westward as far as 
the Eighth-Street aforesaid. 
Second-Street. 50 feet. 

.John Barns "00 

William Buckman -1" P- 1" ^^ ^'^^^ 

John King, 49 21 1 1684 

Henry Wood and William Wood, ... •19 2G 12 84 

Cornelius Boom, 50 4 7 83 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Rous 99 3 2 83 

Mary Southworth 49V2 7 4 84 

Jane Blanchard 57V8 22 2 83 

Edmund Lovett, 57 28 3 83 

David Breintnall 35 23 3 83 

John Martin, 49V2 ^ ; ^"^ 

Sarah Woolman 49V2 24 2 83 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Richard Hillard 49i/2 9 9 83 

Thomas Jones, 49Vi. 24 5 83 

Edward Luffe 49y2 22 3 84 

Roger Hughes 49V, 22 9 83 

David Meredith, 49 1/2 p. 2 9 83 

John Lloyd, 49y2 22 9 83 

Richard cook 49y2 22 9 83 

James Price, ••• '^9% 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

Edward Jones 49V2 30 9 83 

John Roberts 49y, 22 9 

John German, 49^/. 29 9 3 

John Oliver ^^^^ 29 8 

peter Edwards 49y2 22 9 83 

David Kinsey ^9^ 29 1 8 

Richard Miles, ■*9^2 - 

49^A 

Vacant, ^^ - 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. „ ,,,^ 

Henry Gearey 9^ 3 17 6 

QQ 3 2 16 

John Gearey 



396 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Samuel Noyes, 99 3 2 1716 

William Gibson, and John Wright, 99 3 2 IG 

Seventh-Street, 50 feet. 

Samuel Michael, 491^ 

Isaac Norris, 346i/4 30 7 27 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 
Begin now on the north side of 
Walnut-Street on the back of Sec- 
ond-Street lots, and proceed west- 
ward to the Eighth-Street afore- 
said. 

Dock-Street, 30 feet. 

John Hughes, 91 09 12 1704 

Thomas Kirl, 54 12 12 1684 

John Carver, 49 n § 84 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

Nehemiah Mitchell 491^ 27 2 83 

John Green, 491/2 12 5 S4 

John Tibby 491/2 13 2 83 

Thomas Minchell 491/, 30 ' 4 84 

Charles Lee, 198 5 1 90 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Lieusley, 74 ig 2 S3 

Daniel Jones, 631^^ 31 g 21 

John Hadkinson, 491^ 1 1 84 

Daniel Jones, . . .■ 62 27 1 83 

Daniel Jones, 37 20 8 84 

Robert Hart, 491/2 12 5 S3 

Caleb Pusey 491^ 

Fifth-Street. 50 feet. - 

John Evans, 491^ 22 9 83 

David Jones, 491^^ 

Samuel Miles, 491^ 3 5 84 

491/2 
49y2 

David Powell, 491/2 

William Davis in right of Thomas 

Jones, 491/2?. 1 1 92 

David Powell, 491/2P.26 8 1715 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

John Clark, and Robert Thomas, 99 3 2 16 

Edward Atkinson, and John Cornwall, 99 3 2 16 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 397 

Nam^s of Takers up. Feet. Date of Sun-ey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Thomas Bond, 99 

Thomas Bond, 99 

Seventh-Street, 50 feet. 

Isaac Norris 396 

Eighth-Street. 50 feet. 

Walnut-Street on the south side. 

Samuel Bennett, 45 28 3 1686 

Robert Longshore, 50 1 3 86 

Robert Sommer, 49% 12 12 84 

John Child, or Nathaniel Evans, his 

father-in-law, 49^2 25 4 88 

John Luffe, 30 13 8 82 

Third-Street, 50 feet. 

John Test 49y2 5 2 83 

Thomas Cross 49% 12 3 83 

Samuel Powell, 49V2 29 12 74 

Elizabeth Sinmons, 49V2 19 5 86 

John Rowland, in right of Pris. Shep- 
herd, 49% 20 4 88 

49% 

John Busby 49% 23 2 83 

Archibald Mickle 49% 23 2 83 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

John Fisher, 49% 

Robert Holgate, 49% 

Edmund Cartlige 49% 

Valentine Bird 94 26 7 91 

Vacant, 19 

Thomas Dennis, 54 26 7 91 

Thomas Dennis, 40 30 1 88 

John Pusey, 49% 3 6 83 

Fifth-Street. 50 feet. 

.John Hicks 49 12 5 83 

David Hammond 50 6 4 84 

Samuel Powell, in right of Leonard 

Fell 99 16 2 34 

George House 50 15 6 34 

Vacant 147% 

Sixth-Street. 50 feet. 
Mulberry-Street on the north side 
of Third-Street. 

Thomas Bevey 49% 26 4 83 

Thomas Rutland for Randal Maylin... 



398 AN EXPLANATION OF THE 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

George Randal 49y2 21 4 1C83 

Nicholas Randal, 491/2 16 4 84 

Hugh Marsh, 491/2 

William Harmer in right of Edward 

Jeffries, 491/2 26 10 84 

William Harmer, 491/2 20 3 83 

William Harmer in right of Duckett,.. 491/2 20. 3 83 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Elizabeth Shorter, 99 p. 26 1 1701 

Humphrey Murray, 109 p. 26 1 1 

Amy Child 99 9 12 1 

Stephens, 491/2 9 12 1 

Jonathan Forrest, 39i^ p.lO 8 17 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

Ralph Ward and Josh. Colman 100 

Thomas Rutler 49i/^ 27 6 1684 

Thomas Howard, 491^ 9 8 84 

Philip Roman, 491/2 9 8 84 

Philip Roman in right of Edward 

Bayley 49I/2 

Oliver Cope, 491/2 1 6 1707 

John Buckley, 49i^ 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

Gilbert Mace 99 12 5 18 

Joseph Jones, 491/4 16 9 19 

Ralph Withers, 99 

James Steel 491,^ 10 2 38 

Jeremiah Hopton in right of Thomas 

Zachary 99 10 2 38 

Seventh-Street, 50 feet. 

John Dinning, 491^^ p.25 4 1690 

A space between vacant 98i^ 

Robert March, 49% p.25 4 90 

Hugh March 491/2 p.25 4 90 

James Poultier, 49i^ p.25 4 90 

Thomas Kirton 99 3 1 1740 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 

Begin on Third-Street, the south side 
of Mulberry-Street. 

Richard Orme, 30 6 10 1683 

Burial ground, called 360 28 12 1700 

The length west, is 366 28 12 1700 



MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. iW 

Names of Takers up. Feet. Date ot Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas Bye in right of Edward Sim- 
kins 491/0 

Edward Crews, 49% 

Nathaniel Paske, 4914 

John Chandler 49% 

Edward Bezer, 99 

James Steel, 99 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 

William Grant 49% 

Philip Roman in right of John and 

Edward Harris, 150 

William Hudson 48 

William Hudson, 49 

Alexander Mell 49 

David Breintnall, 49 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

London company, 396 17 5 1699 

Seventh-Street, 50 feet. 

John Brooks, 39G 6 10 9U 

Eighth-Street, 50 feet. 

Begin with the lots on the west side 
of Strawberry-Alley. 

John James 32 p. 24 9 92 

John Dinzey, 32 10 4 90 

Isaac Warner 32 25 2 91 

Anthony Taylor, 32 25 2 91 

Samuel Adams, 32 25 2 91 

Joshua Jones 32 p. 6 6 92 

Thomas Harding, 32 p. 6 6 92 

Sassafras-Street on the south side. 

William Clayton 51 p.27 1 1704 

John Spencer 49% 2 10 7 

Richard Hill 19G 

Joseph Mathers, in right of John Rus- 

sel 49% 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Edward Erberry 49 p. 8 10 1707 

Richard Roberts 49 p. 5 8 168r, 

John Key, 4It p. 20 5 1713 

Vacant, 217 



400 



AN EXPLANATION OF THE 



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Xames of Takers up. Feet. Date of Survey. 

Day. Mo. Year. 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 
James Hill, William Ashby, William 

Hitchcock, and William LamboU, .. 396 p. 6 3 1714 

Sixth-Street, 50 feet. 

Third-Street on the east side. 

Edward Shippen p. 1 

Ann Parsons, p. 1 

John Wall and Jonathan Wallis, 49 

Anthony Elton 51 

Granted to S. Powell, 33 p. 16 

John Shelson, 40 23 

Richard Cartril, 30 p. 7 

Samuel Nicholas, 30 1 

William Tanner, 32 p. 

Thomas and Cadwall. Jones, 20 

John Swift 20 

Robert Adams, 20 

Widow Hard, 70 1 

William Bryant, 50 26 

Mulberry-Street, 66 feet. 

Thomas Paschall, 55 

James Petree, 55 

Henry Paxon 55 

Thomas Hatt 55 

Joseph Willcox, 110 

Third-Street. 

Joshua Tittery, 61 p. 29 

John Martin 55 p. 29 

Nathaniel Harding, 55 p. 29 

William Lane, 55 p. 12 

John Jennett, 55 p. 12 

Sassafras-Street, 50 feet. 

Jane Batchelor 49 12 

Samuel Finney 60 5 

Joseph and Daniel Miller, 67 2 

William Boswell 133 28 

Daniel Smith 100 1 

Matthias Vanbebber, 100 26 

Thomas Storey 102 26 

Vine-Street, 50 feet. 

Between High-Street and Mulberry- 
Street. 

Young Morgan, 40 



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MAP OF PHILADELPHIA. 

Names of Takers up. Feet. 

Thomas Smith, 35 

Richard Sutton 35 

George Harmer, 30 

John Shelson, 31 

Sassafras and Fourth Streets. 

Thomas and M. Bristol, 49 

Ditto 50 

T. Storey, 49 

Benjamin Wright, 49 

Richard Hill, 

On the east side, 

Richard Hill, 195 

Thomas Storey, 430 

Sassafras-Street, north side. 

Richard Hill, 396 

Fourth-Street, 50 feet. 

Thomas and M. Bristow, 198 

Richard Hill 198 

Fifth-Street, 50 feet. 
Robert Tipping in right of Robert 

Dimston, 99 

Vacant, 247 

Margaret Risley, 49 



401 



Date of Survey. 
Day. Mo. Year. 



.>e— ;i--3d Ser. 



FOR 

ISLANDS in the SUSQUEHANNA 

1793-1812. 



APPLICATIONS FOR ISLANDS IN THE KIVEK 
SUSQUEHANNA. 



COMMENCING IN 1793 AND ENDING 1S12. 



1793—10 May— James Black, 10 acres. An Island in the West 
Branch of Susquehanna, nearly opposite the upper end of 
Milton, and opposite to a plantation of the said James Black, 
on the main land, containing ten acres. This island hath 
thereon cleared, about eight acres; five acres thereof was the 
original improvement made thereon by Marcus Hulings in 
April, in the year 1770. There is also at this time on the said 
island a small cabin of about twelve feet in length. It is dis- 
tant from the main shore easterly about 30 perches, and dis- 
tant from the westerly shore forty perches. The soil thereof is 
capable of cultivation, and hath on the easterly shore thereof a 
beach whereon shad have been fished for in some past seasons. 
The original improver of this island is Marcus Hulings. as 
aforesaid, who by deed dated the 6th day of April, instant, 1793. 
conveyed the same unto the said James Black in fee. This 
island was also taken into possession by Samuel Wallis in the 
year 1783, who conveyed the same unto William Antis, who 
conveyed the same unto the said James Black in fee. A war- 
rant to accept the survey of this island issued 19th June, 1794. 
See the file. 

13 May— Mordecai Morrison, 2 acres. A small island in the 
northeast branch of Susquehanna, about fifteen miles above 
Sunbury, and about two miles above the mouth of Mahoning 
creek. Just below an Island Patented to James Coughran and 
about 20 perches from the shore where this applicant lives in 
Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, improved on 
by this applicant about fifteen years ago. 

13th May— John Buyers, Wt. issued 12 May. 1804. Patento.l 
9th Dec, 1807, 1 acre 140 perches. A small Island in the 
middle of the West Branch of Susquehanna, about two miles 
from the town of Sunbury and opposite lands of Messrs. Heo- 
burn & Cowdon, below and adjoining said Buyers' oth r 



406 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

island, fit for cultivation, above % of an acre clear and fenced 
about four years ago by Benjamin Patterson on an improving 
lease under said Buyers, tbe residue well timbered, has a 
small fishery cleared along one side which is only sometimes 
fortunate, called in Buffaloe Tow'p, Northumberland county. 

13th May— John Buyers, Wt. issued 12th May, 1804, Patented 
20th November, 1804, 174 acres. Another small island, below 
and adjoining said Buyers' big Island, rather nearer the 
South side of the river, safe high land, now clear and in grass, 
improvement made about six years ago by Frederick McPher- 
son, the soil of a middling quality. 

15 May — Jacob Snyder, 3 acres. An island lying in the north 
east Branch of the river Susquehanna, about five miles from 
the town of Sunbury, opposite to the Widow Cook's land, on 
the East, and Shippen's land on the West, in Northumberland 
county, which said island is stated to be unimproved. 

16 May — Nathaniel Brown & John Kelly, 15 acres. An 
Island in the North branch of Susquehanna river, opposite 
to the mouth of Sugar creek, in the new purchase, and oppo- 
site to land surveyed by William Shaw, Esquire, in Company. 
The soil thereof is capable of culiivation and never hath been 
cultivated nor improved; but no fishery hath been known 
thereon. 

21 May — John Lawson, 3 or 4 acres. A small island in the 
river Susquehanna, opposite the land I purchased of Polly 
Allison, there is a considerable quantity of sugar trees on it, 
and at low water a good fishery. 

23 May — James Jacks, Returned as previously Valued for 
Boude & Strickler, 2 acres. A small island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, situated about two miles below Wright's Ferry, and 
opposite to a place commonly called "Pattons Bottom," and 
about 1 miles from my plantation in Manor Township, Lan- 
caster County, and is 150 yards from the Eastern shore of 
said river. 

23 May — James Jacks, Valuation returned, 1 acre. About 
^ of a mile below the above mentioned island; they are not 
improved. 

23 May — Thomas Boude and Jacob Strickler, 214 acres. 
An island in the river Susquehanna called "the Long Island," 
opposite the land of William McKean, which I improved and 
peaceably possessed since the year 1784. 

28th May — James Black, Sen'r, (3 Islands). An island in 
the West Branch of Susquehanna river, unimproved, lying 
opposite Lot No. 343 in Lewisburgh and extending up said 
Branch nearly opposite George Lang's landing place. One 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 407 

extending up said Branch nearly opposite the mouth of Buf- 
faloe Creek. 

28th May— James Black, Sen'r, (3 Islands). Another island 
beginning nearly opposite the mouth of Buffaloe Creek, and 
extending up said Branch opposite lands of Walter Clark. 

13 June — Peter Livergood, li^ acres. An island in the river 
Susquehanna, situate near the middle of said river, and nearly 
opposite to the Hon'ble William Augustus Atlee's place, who 
lives on the Lancaster side of said river, nearly opposite John 
Barron's place on the York side, about a mile below Wright's 
ferry, being the middle size among three islands in the said 
river, it being one of the three, the said Peter Livergood 
having occupied the said Island for two years last past, and 
at present have the same in cultivation. 

26 July — John Crothers, 10 or 15 acres. A small island in 
West branch of Susquehanna, between 15 and 20 miles above 
the great island, and about 5 acres of land cleared, in Pine 
Creek Township, Northumberland County. 

9 Aug. — Jacob Dritt (11 Islands), 8 acres; 5 of those islands 
were patented to Christian Whisler the 15th May, 1807. On 5 
other of those islands the valuations have been returned and 
warrants on 4 thereof issued to Jacob Dritt, 6th October, 1812. 
One of two thereof was taken by Whisler & Shoch,to whom war- 
rants issued the 28th May, 1812. An island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, near the Isles of Promise, which were patented 
about 22d October, 173G, to Thomas Cresap. On this Island 
there were about 2 acres cleared, the place is now grown up 
with underwood. It is nearer to York shore than to the Isles 
of Promise. 

9 Aug. — Jacob Dritt, 5 acres. Another island below the said 
Isles of Promise, near the Blue Rock, separated from said 
Isles by the thoroughfare. 

9 Aug.— Jacob Dritt, 8 or 9 acres. Six small islands oppo- 
site the Dritts Mill, Christian Whisler above the Turkey 
Hills Falls, and below the said Isles of Promise. 

9 Aug.— Jacob Dritt, 3 acres. Three small Islands between 
the said Isles of Promise; but not comprehended by the patent 
in the six small islands, there may be 8 or 9 acres of land, 
and in the three small ones about three Acres. 

9 Aug't— Nathan Beach, 2 or 3 acres. An Island in the north- 
east branch of Susquehanna river, about half a mile above the 
mouth of the lower Wapwallopen creek, opposite land now the 
property of the Widow Francis, in Luzerne county, unim- 
proved. 

9 Aug't— Casper Singer, 4 acres. An island in the North 



408 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

branch of Susquehanna river, about a quarter of a mile above 
the mouth of Towandie Creek, and lying nearest to the south- 
erly side of said river. 

9 Aug't — Casper Singer, 2 acres. Also for an Island in said 
river, about one mile above the standing stone, commonly 
called Burney's Island, which Islands had been applied for by 
said Singer, on the 17th and 23d April, 1792, to the Governor, 
and referred by him to the Surveyor General, and filed by him 
in said office. Said Islands are unimproved. 

11 Dec. — James McMicken, Order of valuation not issued. 8 or 
9 acres. A small Island in the West Branch of Susquehanna, 
on the West side of said river opposite a fall known by the 
name of Horse Races, about a mile or a mile and a half below 
the mouth of Loyalsock — which said Island has not been im- 
proved, but is susceptible of cultivation. 

16 Dec. — Chas. McMicken, (2 Islands), 2 or 3 acres. An Island 
in the North Branch of Susquehanna river, on the West side 
of said river, a little above the mouth of a creek known by 
the name of Catawissey, opposite to Catawissey town, which 
said Island is unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation. 

16 Dec. — Chas. McMicken (2 Islands), 2 or 3 acres. A small 
Island in the North Branch of Susquehanna river, about two 
or three miles below one Paxton's, which said Island is unim- 
proved, but is susceptible of cultivation. 

1794 — 11 Jan'y— John Bernhart, Valuation returned, 2 acres. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Birch Run Island," 
lying opposite the land of George Lutz and his own land be- 
tween two and three miles below Wright's Ferry, about 70 
yards from the shore. 

26th Feb'y— Stacy Potts (3 Islands), Warrant issued -14th 
Aug't, 1802, 4 acres. A cluster of three small Islands in the 
river Susquehanna about Half a mile above Harrisburg, on 
which Islands there is no improvements; but they are sus- 
ceptible of cultivation. 

25th Feb'y — Thomas Sutherland, 4 acres. A small Island in 
Penn's Creek, opposite the mouth of Bushy Run & opposite 
to Henry Drinker's land in Northumberland County, said 
Beaty having made a small improvement on the same. 

18th March— William Cook, 2i^ acres. On the North East 
branch of Susquehanna, about four miles above the town of 
Sunbury — improved by said Cook in the year 1773, and in his 
possession since that time, and is commonly known by the 
name of Cook's Island. 

19th March— William Kersey & Co., Patented M'ch 16, 1796. 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 40!t 

Apply for that part of Bear Island which hath not been 
granted by Maryland Patent and for four small Islands in 
Susquehanna between said "Bear Island" and :McCairs Ferry, 
which are susceptible of cultivation and on which no improve- 
ments have been made, except the cutting roads and cleaning 
a Fishery which they have done at considerable expense 
within three years past. 

10th April, Daniel Toner, 2 Islands. A small Island situate 
in the West Branch of Susquehanna river, betwixt the mouth 
of Larry's creek and Lycoming in the late purchase and that 
the said Toner did make improvement about the year 1775 — 
North'd County. 

10th April— Daniel Toner, 2 Islands; \Vt. is'd 18 May, 1811. 
A certain Island situate on the West branch of the Susque- 
hanna river, in the late purchase, opposite said Toner's other 
land & opposite Pine Run, and generally known by the name 
of "Toner's Island," being in Lycoming Township, in the 
County of Northumberland. 

10th April — William Hepburn, 6 acres. A small Island in 
the West branch of the river Susquehanna, about one mile 
below the mouth of Lycoming creek, opposite lands of the 
said William Hepburn and James Hepburn in Loyalsock Town- 
ship, Northumberland. 

25th April — John Quickie, 2 acres. In the river Susque- 
hanna, in Manor Township, Lancaster county, opposite to his 
other land, improved. 

26th April — Edward Bartholomew (2 Islands), 6 acres. Two 
Islands situated in little Juniata and opposite to lands and 
mills he lately purchased of Lazarus Brown McClene. in 
Barre Township, Huntingdon County, the aforesaid Islands 
were intended to have been taken up by said Laz's B. McClene. 

26th April — James Ewing & Samuel Wright (2 Islands). 
Valuation returned 5 M'ch, 1802. New orders of valuation 
issued, see page. Two Islands in the river Susquehanna 
called " Big Island," and "Bushy Island," near Wright's Ferry. 

30th April — John Ewing. A small Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, known by the name of the little "Fishing Creek" 
Island. 

3d May — William Ellis & Michael Ross. A small Island 
situate in the West branch of the Susquehanna river, about 
two and a half miles below the mouth of Lycoming, under 
some small improvement and has been several years in his 
possession. 

7th May — Jonathan Davis, Warrant issued to John Clinpman 
the 14th August, 1811, 2 acres. A small Island in the North 



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East branch of Susquehanna river about two miles above the 
mouth of Fishing creek, opposite John Clingman's, which said 
Island is unimproved. 

8th May— Griffith & Davis. A small Island in the North East 
branch of Susquehanna river about four or five miles below 
Catawissej^ Town, opposite lands of Ciingman and Aspey. 

8th May— Griffith Carr— A small Island in the North East 
branch of Susquehanna river, about 13 miles above Northum- 
berland town, opposite a large Island belonging to James 
Coughran. 

11 June — Bethuel Vincent. Valuation returned, but not 
being in form, a new order was issued the 6th Dec'r, 1810, 
which has been returned and a warrant thereon iss'd 17th 
April, 1811; 30 acres. A certain Island situate in the West 
branch of the river Susquehanna, opposite to the town of 
Milton on the East Side, and land of John Fisher on the West 
shore of the same branch, running nearly parallel to a certain 
other Island in the said branch between the main land of the 
said John Fisher, & the Island hereby applied for — some part 
of said Island is improved, which improv't was first made in 
the year 1775 by Marcus Hulings. 

16 June — James Fox, 2 or 3 acres. An Island in the North 
branch of Susq'a river, one mile and a half above the mouth 
of Fishing creek, which said Island was improved by Moses 
Vancampen in the year 1789, and was purchased from said 
Vancampen by the said James Fox. 

18th June — Josiah Galbraith, 2 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, about forty perches above the largest 
Island belonging to Bartrem Galbraith, Esq'r, Lancas'r County, 
about one acre thereof fit for cultivation. 

19th June — Jacob Fehl, 2 acres. A certain unimproved 
Island in the river Susquehanna, about the distance of one 
hundred and fifty yards from the Eastern shore of the said 
river, about a mile below the mouth of Conestoga creek, 
where it empties into said river, and opposite to the lands of 
Benedict Eshelman, in the said Township of Conestoga. 

19th June — Nathan Beach, 55 acres. An Island in the North 
East branch of Susq'a river, about half a mile above the mouth 
of Wappwolopen creek, said Beach having improved the same 
in the year 1771. 

23 June — James Black, 1 acre. An Island situate in the 
West branch of the Susquehanna, opposite land of Walter 
Clark and a little above three islands, lately applied for by 
said Black in Northumberland county, which said Island is 
fit for cultivation. 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 411 

19th June — George Moore, 2% acres. A small brush Island 
in the river Susquehanna, opposite to Benjamin Eschelman's 
Shad or Sein Fishery, about one mile and a half below the 
mouth of Conestogo, parallel with the upper end of Burk- 
holder's Island, and divided from the same by a small stream 
about eight or ten perches broad, the same small Island being 
distant from shore of the river about four hundred yards, 
situate in Conestogo Township, Lancaster County. 

11 July — John Moore, 10 acres. A certain Island called 
Moor's Island; it is not very well situated, the banks are tol- 
erable, the whole at times of Floods overflows and there is 
little timber on it fit for fencing. 

11 July— Michael Coble, 3 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, nearly opposite land of Handle McClure, dec'd, 
in Donegall Township, Lancaster County. 

18 Aug't— George Albright, Warrant iss'd 29th Jan'y, 1803. 
IVo acres. A small Island in the Susquehanna river opposite 
a Plantation formerly Stophel Monts, about six miles above 
the mouth of Juniata, which said Island is susceptible of 
cultivation. 

28th Aug't— George Easterly, Patented to said Esterly. A 
small Island in the North East branch of Susquehanna river, 
a little above the mouth of Catawissey creek, and below an 
Island belonging to Andrew Hirty, which said Island is un- 
improved. 

3 Sept.— Christ'n Herr (2 Islands), 30 acres. Two Islands 
situate in the river Susquehanna, opposite lands lately granted 
and conveyed to him by Mackey McCullough, the younger in 
Drumore Township, Lancaster County, which said Islands 
were improved since the first day of April, in the year 1790. 

1795_5 Jan'y— John Clingman, Wt. issued 14 Aug., ISll, to 

Appi. to ^ , Patented 30 Aug., 1811, to s'd Clingman. 

A small Island in the river Susquehanna, opposite to his plan- 
tation, it is stated to be improved. 

15th Jan'y— James Atkins, 1 acre. A small Island in the 
river Juniata, susceptible of cultivation, and not already sur- 
veyed for the late proprietaries, opposite to other lands of said 
Atkins, in Fermanagh and Milford Townships, Mifflin County. 

14th Jan'y— Jeremiah Brown, 3 acres. A small Island in 
Susquehanna river; there is no timber on it except some bushes 
round the sides and about one-third of said Island is over- 
flowed by the river in High floods and is of little value, being 
covered with Sand. Logs, &ca., left on it by the freshets; 
this Island lays between a large one called "Morgan's Island," 



412 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

and the Lancaster County shore, a little above Peach Bottom 
ferry on said river, and has been in possession of the sub- 
scriber for a number of years back. 

19th Jan.— George Moor, 30 acres. An Island on the upper 
end of Burkholder's Island in the County of Lancaster, 
bounded by lands of George Mundorf on the said Island and 
the river Susquehanna. 

24th Jan. — Andrew Culbertson, 3 acres. A small Island 
in the West Branch of the Susquehanna, opposite the mouLh 
of Lycoming Creek, which said Island was improved in 1783 by 
Andrew Culbertson. 

2d M'ch— Marg't Williamson, Wt. issued to V. Hubler, 3d 
Jan'y, 1815, 3 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna 
lying opposite to her plantation in little Britain Township, 
Lancaster County, and is susceptible of cultivation, being 
known for many years back by the name of McDowell's Island, 
who sold his claim there to the subscriber's husband, with 
the plantation she now lives on. 

9th M'ch — John Read (4 small Islands), 7 acres. An 
Island or four small Islands in the river Susquehanna, con- 
tiguous to each other, the largest may contain three or four 
acres, the other three about one acres each, lying in Martick 
Township, Lancaster County, between Burkholder's and Au- 
crim's Island. 

10th M'ch — James Silverwood (4 Islands), 2 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna nearly opposite the mouth 
of Hollen run, known by the name of "McMahan's Island," 
in Northum'd County. 

10th M'ch — James Silverwood (4 Islands), 1 acre. A small 
Island in the River Susquehanna, nearly opposite to Benjamin 
Wiser's, unimproved, in Northumberland county. 

10th M'ch — James Silverwood (4 Islands), I'acre. A small 
Island in the river Susquehanna nearly opposite land sur- 
veyed for John Kerlin, which said Island is improved by said 
Silverwood, in Northumberland county. These Islands were 
again applied for by James Silverwood. 

10th M'ch — James Silverwood (4 Islands), 4 acres. A small 
Island in the river Susquehanna, opposite the mouth of Penn's 
creek, improved by said Silverwood, in Northumberland 
County — which said Islands are susceptible of Improvement. 

10th M'ch— Nicholas Brosius. An Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna capable of improvement and susceptible of culti- 
vation, situate half a mile below McKee's Riffles and three 
miles above Mohontongo creek, in the County of Northum'd. 

21 M'ch— Hug"h Hardy and William McCrum, 2 acres. An 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 413 

Island in the river Juniata, opposite Abraham Cottus' land, 
in Milford Township, Mifflin County, the greater part thereof 
being susceptible of cultivation and hath been occupied as a 
Fishing Island for many years. 

23d M'ch— Samuel Hepburn, 50 acres. An Island in the 
North East branch of Susq'a river, including an improvement, 
situate opposite the town of Tioga, in the County of Luzerne. 

24th M'ch— Hannah Crook's, 2 acres. An order issued on 
this application. Valuation returned— a new application made 
for the same Island in Sept., 1804. See pages — . A small 
Island situate in the North East branch of Susquehanna 
river, about half a mile below a place known by the name of 
Crook's Riffles and opposite land of the heirs of Samuel 
Crooks, dec'd, being improved by her husband, dec'd, some 
time in the year 1772 or 1773, and is still in her possession, 
in Augusta Township, North'd County. 

23 April— Benjamin Pedan, in trust for the heirs of A. 
McCall, deceased, 18 acres. An Island in the river Susque- 
hanna situate between lands of said heirs and the Township of 
Chanceford and Martick, York and Lancaster Counties, which 
said Island ds susceptible of cultivation. 

8 June Bethuel Vincent. Valuation returned (informal), 

Wt. issued 18th June, 1812. A certain Island in the West 
branch of Susquehanna river, opposite to Milton on the East, 
ard lands of Paul Fisher on the West side of said river. It 
is about sixteen perches distant from the West main shore 
and about sixty perches from the East main shore. There is 
on the said Island about ten acres cleared. No buildings 
erected nor fisheries upon any of its shores. The soil is dry 
and sandy. The land was originally improved by Godfrey 
Derringer, about the year 1773 or 1774. and the possession 
transmitted down to the present applicant. 

10th June— Jeremiah Jackson (2 Islands), No. 1, 1 A. 3 R. 9 P. 
An Island in Penn's creek. Another Island in Penn's creek. 
No. 2. containing 1 A. 2 R. 7 P., strict measure, surveyed 
the 1st day of December, 1791, by Wm. Gray. D. S. 

10th June— Matthew Kilgore, 3 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, near the York county shore, in the county of 
York between Newberry ferry and an Island claimed by 
Captain John Caldwell, that the same is not yet improved: 
but is susceptible of cultivation. 

11 Dec'r-Christian Herr, 1 acre. An Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, situate opposite his lands in Drumore Township, in 
the county of Lancaster, it is stated to be unimproved. 

12th Decem.-David Derickson, Warrant issued 12th March, 



414 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

1808. An Island in the river Susquehanna, in the Township 
of Upper Paxton, in the County of Dauphin, adjoining Barger's 
riffles — it has not been improved this four years. 

179G — 11 Feb'y — James Crawford, Daniel Rees. An unim- 
proved Island situate in the West Branch of Susquehanna, 
opposite lands of John McMichael and James Irwin, supposed 
to be in Pine Creek Township, Lycoming county. 

23d Feb'y— Daniel Brosius, 4 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, in Mahanoy Township, Northumberland 
county, opposite land of Thomas McKee; but now the prop- 
erty of the said Daniel Brosius, and is susceptible of cultiva- 
tion, was first improved by Thomas McKee, about twenty-three 
years ago. And the said McKee has since sold the said Island 
to Sebastian Brosius, father of the said Daniel, and the said 
Sebastian is since deceased. 

23d Feb'y — Thomas Schneider, 5 acres. A small Island in 
the Susquehanna river, in Mahanoy Township, in the County 
of Northumberland, opposite lands, the property of Abraham 
Schneider, and about one-quarter of a mile above the 
mouth of Mahantango creek — which said Island the said 
Thomas Schneider improved about four years ago. 

1 April — Martin Kendig, 4 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, nearly opposite the lower end of Cough's Island, 
on the South East side, about four miles below Sunbury, in 
Augusta Township, Northumberland County, unimproved, and 
is susceptible of cultivation. 

27th April — Emmer Jefferiea & John Everly, 1^4 acres. 
Valuation returned 7th March, 1797. Warrant issued to John 
Everly the 29th May, 1811. A small Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, a little above Wright's Ferry, opposite lands 
late of Samuel Bethel, dec'd, in Hempfield Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

3rd May — John Flickinger & Mich. Capp, 10 acres. An Island 
in the river Susquehanna, about 2 miles below the Town of 
Harrisburg, adjoining of said John Flickinger's Island, No. 
5; it is susceptible of cultivation, situate in Paxton Township, 
in Dauphin county. Patented in 1798 to Rich'd Fulton, Mich'l 
Capp & Daniel Brunson. 

16th May— John Gantzy, 6 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, near George Wilofs Island, and near the 
West side of the said river, situate in Upper Paxton Township, 
in the County of Dauphin aforesaid. 

16th May — Timothy Haines, 1 acre. Valuation returned 16th 
Jan'y, 1801, but not acted on. A new order of valuation issued 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 415 

16 August, 1810. Returned and Wt. issued, 6th October, 1810. 
A small Island lying in the river Susqueh'a, near the Eastern 
shore thereof and about two miles above a larger Island, sur- 
veyed last year to Margaret Williamson, in little Britain 
Township, Lancaster county, which said Island is susceptible 
of cultivation, tho' there is no improvement made thereon 
as yet. 

17th May — Daniel Montgomery, 2 acres. A small Island in 
the river Susquehanna, opposite to James Cochran's Island, 
and about fourteen miles above Northumberland Town, & 
it is susceptible of cultivation. 

26 July — Samuel Keller, 2 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna adjoining "Shelly's Island" — that it was 
improved by him, said Keller, about three years ago, that he 
hath a fishery on the same, and that it is susceptible of culti- 
vation, situate in Lancaster county. 

6 Aug't— Jeremiah Roes (3 small Islands), 9 acres. A small 
Island situate in the river Susquehanna, lying near the mouth 
of Conestoga creek, and near the line of Conestoga and Manor 
Townships, Lancaster county, which said Island contains about 
nine acres. 

6 Aug't — Jeremiah Roes (3 small Islands). 6 acres. Another 
small Island situate in said river, lying near the mouth of 
Conestogo creek & near the line of Conestoga and Manor 
t'ps abovesaid, in the county aforesaid. 

6 Aug't— Jeremiah Roes (3 small Islands). 2 acres. One 
other Island in said river near the mouth of the aforesaid 
creek and near the line of the aforesaid Townships, in the 
county aforesaid, all and each of which said Islands are sus- 
ceptible of cultivation, and have never been improved, contain- 
ing in the whole about fifteen or eighteen acres. 

17th Aug't— John Young, 4 acres. A small Island in large 
Swatara creek, a branch of Susquehanna river below Kettle's 
mill dam, about five miles below the said dam, in East 
Hanover Township, in the County of Dauphin, which said 
Island contains about four acres — and hath not been improved, 
but is susceptible of cultivation. 

16 Nov. — Jacob Fehl, 10 acres. A certain Island lying in 
the river Susquehanna, about a mile below the mouth of 
Conestoga creek, where it empties into the said river, about 
one mile above Burkholder's Ferry, on the said river, and 
nearly opposite to an Island lately granted to the said Jacob 
Fehl, which Island so applied for is and has been unimproved 
by any person or persons whatsoever. 

1 Decpm.— John Wiggins, 3 acres. Wf iss'd 9th April. 1803. 



416 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

A small Island in the river Susquehanna, about two miles 
below the town of Sunbury, opposite the end of Shamokin 
hill, commonly known by the name of "Rabbit Island," above 
and near Martin Kendig's Island & opposite said John Wig- 
gins's other land in the County of Northumberland, which 
said Island hath thereon some small improvements. 

5th Dec. — Jeremiah Roe, 6 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, at the mouth of Conestoga creek, near 
"Eagle's Island," opposite Jacob Miller's land on the East 
side, and on the West side opposite Wm. McDowell's land, 
the same was improved by George Wallace about two years 
ago by raising a small cabin & clearing about three acres, 
near the whole of it fit for cultivation. 

5th Decem. — Jeremiah Roe, 3 acres. Four small Islands 
in the river Susque'a, one of which contains about thirty 
acres, called the "Harraw Islands," opposite the mouth of 
Conestoga creek, not improved. One other, called Jack's 
Island, containing about three acres, about one mile and a 
half below the mouth of Conestoga creek, improved by said 
Roe in the summer of 1796. One other, called "Long Island," 
opposite the mouth of Conestoga creek, not improved. And 
one other, called "Potatoe Island," containing about 3 acres — 
improved about ten years ago by a certain John Chang, all 
of which Islands are susceptible of cultivation. 

5 Decem. — Jacob May (3 small Islands), 20 acres. Valuation 
returned. Warrant issued 29th July, 1811, for one of those 
islands to Jacob Fehl & Michael Reyner for 11 acres & 111 
perches. Warrant issued to Jacob Fehl and Michael Reyner, 
Oct. 25, 1811, for 7 acres 30 perches. Three brush islands in 
the river Susque'a, in Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, 
commonly known by the name of "May's Islands," lying con- 
tiguous to and adjoining each other, above Burkholder's Island 
and about fifteen rods distant from the Western shore of the 
Susquehanna, the said Islands are susceptible of cultivation, 
and have been improved for nine years and upwards by the 
said Jacob May. 

19 Decem. — Martin Dubbs, Sen., (3 small Islands). Three 
small Islands in the river Susquehanna, in the County of 
Dauphin, one of them near the mouth of Mahantango Creek, 
nearly opposite Zachariah Spangler's, and the others in the 
vicinity of the above described Islands; two of said Islands 
have lately been improved by him, the said Martin Dubbs, 
and one crop of grain raised thereon, and the whole percep- 
tible of cultivation. 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 417 

1797 — 14th Feb'y — William Foulkc, 2 acres. Returned a grass 
Piatt, another application made for the same Island by said 
Foulke. See — . An Island in the river Susquehanrxi, suscep- 
tible of cultivation and not improved, in Middle Paxton Town- 
ship, Dauphin county, opposite to said Foulk's other land and 
where he now lives. 

6 IVTch — Abraham Longanacre & Nicholas Wilt, 9i acre. 
Lying West and North West of an Island called "Coxe's 
Island," about four miles from Harrisburgh, in the county of 
Dauphin. 

6 M'ch — Abraham Longanacre & Nicholas Wilt (2 Islands), 
1 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna three hundred 
yards North West of an Island this day applied for by them 
iu the County of Dauphin. 

7 M'ch — John Hanna (2 small Islandsj, 4 acres. Two small 
Islands situate in the West branch of Susquehanna, opposite 
to the old Muncy township, late purchase, Lycoming county, 
the two Islands nearly adjoining each other. 

17 M'ch — John Brown, 2 acres. An Island in the river little 
Juniata, at a place called "Minor's Narrows," about forty 
perches above William Bridge's improvement, and about one 
mile and a half or two miles below Abraham Sell's Mill, on 
the mouth of Spruce creek, and has never been improved; 
but is susceptible of cultivation. 

22 M'ch— Samuel Fulton & Hugh Fulton. A small Island dn 
the river Susquehanna, commonly called and known by the 
name of "Grassy Island," improved by the said Samuel Fulton 
and Hugh Fulton, in the spring of seventeen hundred and 
Binety-eight. The same Island is between thirty and forty 
perches from the York County shore, between Burkholder's 
and Fulton's Ferrys, in the aforesaid river, opposite to lands 
of said Fulton's, and lands of John McCready on the Lancaster 
County shore, and is susceptible of cultivation. 

6 April— Andrew Kerr and James Irwin, 1 acre. An Island 
in the .West branch of Susquehanna, for the benefit of a shad 
fishery on said Island, said Island is situate opposite the lands 
of James Erwin, in Pine Creek Township, Lycoming County. 

12 April— Charles Wm. Porter, 4 acres: ord-er of valuation 
issued 4 June, 1804. Wt. Issued 11th March. 1S07. An Island 
in the river Susquehanna nearly opposite the rock known by 
the name of the Indian Steps. 

12 April— Thomas Wilson, C acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, opposite Henry Leek's Island, about fifty 
rods from the Western shore of said river, the said Island 
2T-3~3d Ser. 



418 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

being originally improved by Richard Earl (under whom the 
said Thomas Wilson claims), about twenty years ago. 

May 17 — Peter Biaser, Jun'r, 2 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, situate in Middle Paxton township, in the 
County of Dauphin, opposite the land of Peter Biaser, Sen'r, 
about two hundred and thirty yards from the Eastern shore 
of said river, and about four and a half miles above the town 
of Harrisburg; it is not improved but susceptible of cultivation. 

June 6— Jacob Isett. Wt. Is'd 1st May, 1809. An Island in 
the river Juniata, about twelve miles above the town of 
Huntingdon, opposite lands of said Isett, and near Alex'r 
Ramsey's land, which lay on the North side of said river in 
T>Tone township, in Huntingdon County, which Island in- 
cludes a small improvement made by the said Jacob — said 
Island is susceptible of cultivation and is now in the possession 
of the said Jacob Isett. 

June 6 — George Moore, 2 acres. Warrant issued 20 Decem'r, 
1802; patented 15 Jan'y, 1803. A small Island in the river 
Susquehanna, situate in Conestogoe Township, about two hun- 
dred yards distant from the East shore of said river, and di- 
rectly opposite to said George Moore's fishery, which said 
Island is called "Cornman Island." and is susceptible of cul- 
tivation, and was improved by the said George, and is now in 
his possession. 

June 6 — Daniel Smith, 2 acres. An unimproved Island in 
the West branch of Susquehanna river, about two miles 
above the mouth of Loyalsock creek, opposite to where 
Ephraim Jones lived in the year 1796, susceptible of culti- 
vation, in Lycoming county. 

June 6— Joseph Reed, Esq., 3 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna in Chanceford Township, York county, 
opposite land of the said Joseph Reed, and about forty or 
fifty perches below Burkholder's Ferry — which said Island, 
commonly called "Sheep Island," is about forty or fifty feet 
from the Western shore of the river. The same Island was 
improved about ten years ago by George Burkholder, under 
whom the said Joseph Reed claims, and is now susceptible of 
cultivation. 

June 6 — John L. Wallis, 4 acres. An unimproved Island in 
the West branch of Susquehanna river, below Archibald 
Stewart, and opposite the lower point of an Island belonging 
to Abner Williams, and is susceptible of cultivation, in Ly- 
coming county. 

June 6 — John W. Hunter, 1^4 acres. An unimproved Island 
in the West branch of Susquehanna river, about % of a mile 



IX THK SUSQUEHANiNA. 419 

above the big Island and opposite the old town, said Island 
is susceptible of cultivation, in Lycoming county. 

June 7— Jeremiah Roes, 1 acre. A small Island in the river 
Susquehanna within twelve or fifteen rods of Burkholder's 
Ferry on the Western shore of said river, opposite land of 
Joseph Reed, Esq'r, on the Western side which said Island is 
commonly called the "Cripple Island," no improvem't is yei 
made thereon, but it is susceptible of cultivation, situate in 
Conestogo Township, Lancaster county. 

June 8 — George Moor, Sen'r, 5 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna in Conestogo Township, Lancaster county, 
about four hundred yards distant from the Eastern shore of 
said river, and directly opposite to said George Moore's fishery, 
commonly known by the name of "Brushy Island," and is sup- 
posed to be about twelve or thirteen perches from Burk- 
holder's Island, there is no improvement thereon and it is in 
the posseseion of the said George Moore. 

June 9 — George Mundurf, Christian Shank, Sr., 2 p'cs of 
Burkholder's Island — Valuation returned; 33 acres. One piece 
containing thirty-three acres in the lower end of Burkholder's 
Island and adjoining the same opposite lands of Joseph Reed. 
Esq'r, on the Western shore and opposite said Shank's land 
on the Eastern shore. 

June 9 — George Mundurff and Christian Shank. Valuation 
returned. The ofher piece containing fifteen acres and sixty 
perches, on the East side and upper end of said Burkholder's, 
opposite land of Joseph Reed, Esq., on the Western shore, 
and opposite said Shank's land on the eastern shore, which 
said two pieces have been improved, upwards of thirty years, 
the first improvement was made by Abraham Burkholder, 
under whom the seid MuHdurff and Shank claim, and the same 
are now susceptible of cultivation. 

June 12th— Jacob Johns, 2 acres. Valuation returned, 19th 
July, 1797; warrant is'd 13th August. 1811. to Elisha 'Jrcene & 
John McCammon, Ex'rs of Jacob Johns, dec'd. A small Island 
in the Susquehanna river, in Derry Township, Dauphin county, 
opposite an Island called Hill Island and opposite land of 
Jacob Shelly on the Eastern shore, which said Island is com- 
monly called "Fall Island," part of it improved about IS 
years ago. and it is still susceptible of cultivation. 

June 12th— Jacob Johns, 2 acres. Warrant issued 30th Au- 
gust, 1802. Patented to said Johns 16 September, 1802. Another 
small Island situate in the Susquehanna river in Derry Town- 



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.ship, in Dauphin County, opposite lands of one Metsker on 
the Eastern shore, about three hundred yards from the said 
Eastern shore, no imp'ts made thereon, but it is susceptible 
of cultivation. 

12th June — Mich'l Ross. An Island in the West Branch of 
Susquehanna, being the fifth Island above the mouth of 
Loyalsock creek, now in the County of Lycoming, which said 
Island is not impro. — said Michael Ross claims said Island, 
it is susceptible of cultivation. 

12th June — Mich'l Ross, II/2 acres. An Island situate in the 
river Susquehanna, in the West Branch thereof, being the 
fourth Island above the mouth of Loyalsock creek, now in the 
County of Lycoming, which said Island has no imp't thereon, 
the said Michael Ross claiming the same. 

19th June — John Gearhart, 2 acres. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, above Robert Giles's Island, and opposite 
George Dougherty, about two miles below the town of Dan- 
ville, it is unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation. 

19th June— John Gearhart. A small Island in the North 
East branch of the Susquehanna, about three miles above the 
town of Danville, opposite lands of James Cochran on the 
Eastern shore, and land of Lindsey Coates on the Western 
shore, improved by the said Jacob about two years ago. 

June 23 — Matthias Richards, 3 acres. An Improved Island 
in Bald Eagle creek, being the first Island below the mouth of 
Fishing creek and opposite to where said Richards now 
lives in Bald Eagle Township. 

July 5th — Daniel Shelly (5 small Islands). One small Island 
in the river Susquehanna, in Derry Township, Dauphin county, 
which contains about one acre, between two other Islands, one 
the property of Jacob and Daniel Shelly, and the other the 
property of said Daniel Shelly. One other af said Islands lying 
a small distance above the above "described Island, called 
Goosehorn's Island, containing about two acres, improved by 
said Goosehorn about twenty years ago. One other Island, 
called the "Lower Gap" Island, opposite the head of the Island, 
whereon the said Daniel Shelly lives, containing about two 
acres, unimproved. One other of said Islands, called the 
"Upper Gap" Island, about ten rods from the lower gap Island, 
containing about two acres, improved by the said Shelly about 
six years ago. And one other of said Islands opposite the two 
Gap Islands about two hundred rods from the Eastern shore, 
commonly called Shelly's little Island, containing about two 
acres, improv'd ab't 20 years ago, and it is susceptible of 
cultivation. 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 421 

10th July— James Smith (2 small Islands), 4 acres. An 
unimproved Island in the West branch of the Susque- 
hanna river, about two miles above the great Island, and op- 
posite the land on which said Smith now lives, it being the 
second Island above the great Island, susceptible ot cultiva- 
tion, lu Lycoming county. 

10th July— James Smith (2 small Islands), 2 acres. An un- 
improved Island in the Wes* branch of the river Susquehanna, 
about two miles above the great Island, and opposite to the 
land on which said Smith now lives, it being the third island 
above the Great Island, susceptible of cultivation, in Lycoming 
County. 

July 10— Charles Huston, 15 acres. An Island now in the 
possession of Jeremiah Livermore, situate in the river Sus- 
quehanna, about seventeen miles above the great Island, oppo- 
site to where Abraham Smith -lived in the year 1793, which 
said Island is susceptible of cultivation. 

July 10— John L. Wallis, 10 acres. An unimproved Island 
in the West branch of the river Susq'a, about one mile above 
Young Woman's Town, it being the first Island in the river 
above Young Woman's Creek, it is susceptible of cultivation. 

July 21— John Brunk, Warrant iss'd 18th May, 1810. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna opposite an Island of Daniel 
Shelly & opposite Brunk's land on the Western shore and 
directly opposite an Island this day applied for by Peter 
Myers, in Derry Township, Dauphin County, which Island 
hereby applied for contains about three acres, improved about 
twelve years ago, by persons under whom the said John Brunk 
claims, and is susceptible of cultivation. 

July 21 — Peter Meyers, 3 acres; Warrant Iss'd ISth May. 1810. 
A small Island in the river Susquehanna opposite land of 
John Brunk on the Western shore, about forty rods from the 
same shore, and about one quarter of a mile below the point 
of the Hill Island, in Derry Township, in the County of Dau- 
phin, improved ab't seven or eight years ago, by one Chris- 
tian Shank, under whom the said Meyers claims. The said 
Island is susceptible of cultivation. 

Aug. 7— Benjamin Jennings, 2 acres. A small Island, called 
"Maple Island," situate in the river Susquehanna, in Paxton 
Township, Dauphin County, about a mile above an Island this 
day applied for by James Mills, opposite land of Philip 
Shreiner, on the Western shore of said river, about four milts 
below the Town of Harrisburg, said Island is susceptible of 
cultivation, no impovement hath been made thereon. 

Dec. 11— John Hanna, Vo acre. A small Island situate in 



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the West branch of the Susquehanna river, about one mile 
above the big Island, being the first Island above said big 
Island, susceptible of cultivation, it being unimproved. 

1798 — Jan'y 17 — Cornelius Atkinson, Sen'r, 5 acres. A small 
Island in the river Susquehanna, near to the mouth of Juniata 
river, in Dauphin County, called "Sheep Island," the Island 
above mentioned was improved by the aforesaid applicant in 
the spring of 1767. 

Jan'y 16 — John Norton, 3 acres. A small Island in the river 
Susquehanna, about half a mile below Maclay's Island, and 
fronting land of Moses Wallis, Widow Wilson and others on 
the Cum'd shore and lands of General Hanna, on the Dauphin 
shore, supposed to contain three acres, the same being unim- 
proved, & is susceptible of cultivation. 

Feb'y 5 — John Hannah, 2 Islands. A small Island in the 
river Susquehanna, about nine miles above the big Island and 
cposite the lower end of a bottom known by the name of 
McClosky's bottom, containing about one acre, susceptible of 
cultivation, & unimproved. 

Aug. 6 — Peter Sechrist, 5 acres. An unimproved Island, 
containing five acres, susceptible of cultivation, just above 
McKee's half falls, in Northumberland County. 

Nov. 30th — Mich'l Simpson (2 small Islands). Valuation re- 
turned on both Is'ds. Wt. for the first described Islands issued 
18th November, 1803. A small Island and flatt, opposite his 
farm and just below Simpson's Island. One small ditto di- 
rectly above Schreiner's and opposite lands of Shreiner and 
Richardson below the one first named. 

1799— March 19— Matthias Richards. An Island in the Bald 
Eagle creek, the first large Island below Beech creek, con- 
taining about six acres, susceptible of cultivation. 

April 9 — John Norton. A small Island in the Susquehanna 
river, in the county of Dauphin, situated near the Cumberland 
shore, and opposite land of Hartly Wormley, near half a mile 
above Wm. Maclay's Island. 

May 6— Englehard Wormley. A small Island in the river 
Susquehanna, opposite his plantation, and above Harris's or 
Maclay's Island, being the same Island which was formerly 
claimed by John Bcggs. The above mentioned Island was 
improved first by John Boggs, and the improvement kept up 
by the applicant, it is susceptible of cultivation and contains 
about one acre of ground. 

May 16th — Samuel Harris and William Harris, in trust, &ca., 
17 acres. An order for this Island p'd to H. Harris the 6th 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 423 

Jan'y, 1814. In the West branch of Susquehanna river, the 
:first above the mouth of Loyalsock, containing about 17 acres, 
having been for a number of years under improvement under 
the character of Harris's Island. 

June 27— Thomas Ankrim & Samuel Ankrim, of Martick 
T'p Lancaster County, 8 acres. An Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, in the Township and County aforesaid, lormerly 
held bv John Caldwell and lately by Henry Stoner, known by 
the name of Stoner's Island, containing about 7 or 8 acres, 
first improved by said Thomas and Samuel last spring, and 
is now^ susceptible of cultivation. 

1799— March 26th— Mich'l Simpson, % acre. A small Island 
in the river Susquehanna, Dauphin County, opposite Shrinei's 
Island. 

July 17-Thomas M. L. Carr, V2 acre. A small Island in the 
Susquehanna river just above the Island on which he lives, 
and opposite lands of James Reed and Benjamin Duncan. 

Aug't 4th-Daniel Sheteron's, Vs acre. A small Island in 
the river Susquehanna between Daniel Shelly's and John 
Brunk's Island. and opposite to land of Metzgar on the Dauphin 
countv shore, which said Island is supposed to contain about 
one-half of an acre, is unimproved, but susceptible of culti- 
ration. 

Au-'t 15th-David Steel. An Island in the river Susque- 
hannl containing about two acres, part ^'^'''^.{'l''%''2l 
improved about ten years, and is situate in Middle Paxton 
Township, Dauphin County. 

1798-Decem. 31-John Harrison, 3 acres. An Island in the 
river Susquehanna on the West side of Cough's Island, about 
two miles below the town of Sunbury, in Augusta Township, 
Northumberland County. 

17Q9-Aug't 14th-Amos Eddy & Jos. Gordon. A small Island 
in t^e river Susquehanna, in Manor T«-"^^^^' ^^^^^^f/. 
County, about one mile below Columbia, opposite the land of 
Philip Gallaher. one-quarter of a mile from the Eastern shore, 
and supposed to contain one acre. 

Aug't 14th-Amos Eddy & Jos. Gordon. One other Island in 
the said river, about one mile below Columbia and opposite 
to land of a certain Peter Livengood. about half a nule f om 
the Westerlv shore of said river, and is supposed to contain 
tweiracres. susceptible of cultivation, the above mentioned 
Islands have been improved five years and no longer 

Aug't 19th-Daniel Shelly & Wendel Keller. A small Island 



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in the river Susquetianna, between Swatara falls and Cones- 
togo falls, opposite the said Shelly's house and between said 
house and Brunk's little Island, in Derry T'w'p, Dauphin 
county, which said Island was improved by Daniel Shelly and 
Wendel Keller about six months ago, it is susceptible of cul- 
tivation. 

Dec'r 18th— William Benjamin. A small Island in West 
branch of Susquehanna river, it being the first above the 
mouth of Loyalsock creek, susceptible of cultivation, in Ly- 
coming county. 

Now follows the Entry of Applications rec'd in the time 
of Mess'rs Coxe & Ellicott: 
1800. 

Feb'y 26 — Francis Ellis, Jr., order of valuation returned, 
warrant not issued; 3 acres. A small Island in the river 
Susque'a, about three miles above the mouth of the river 
Juniata, opposite lands of James Reed, on the East side of 
Susquehanna, and land of David Steel, on the West. 

Feb'y 28 — John Musser, valuation returned; 2V2 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Lower Island," about 
three y'ds from the York county shore, and a little below the 
Meadow of John Musser, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Feb'y 28— John Musser, valuation returned; 2i^ acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Beech Island," be- 
tween Walnut Island and the Lancaster shore, in Manor Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

May 1— Patrick Harrah & Hugh Martin, Wt. Iss'd Septem'r 
14, 1803; 5 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna called 
"Governor's Island," situate between Nelson's Ferry and the 
mouth of Pishing Creek, opposite the lands of Samuel Rogers 
and about 50 or 60 perches from the Lancaster County shore, 
in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 8 — Alex'r Cooper & James Ramsey, Wt. iss'd 21st Octo- 
ber, 1802; 14 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna 
called Cooper's Island, below the falls at Peach Bottom, within 
about three or four hundred yards of the Western side of the 
aforesaid river, opposite Stephen Cooper's landing, York 
county. 

Oct'r 8 — Alex'r Cooper & James Ramsey, Wt. iss'd 21st Octo- 
ber, 1802; 1/^ acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna called 
"Sycomer Island." about five or six hundred yards of the 
Eastern shore of said river, opposite Papa island, nearly as 
large as the other. 

Dec. 26th — Alexander Leeper, 4 acres. An Island in the 



IX THE SUSQUEHAXXA. 42:. 

river Susquebanna called "Tobs Island," lying between the 
upper part of McCall's Island & Lancaster shore, in Martick 
Township. 

ISUl — Feb'y 4 — Simon Snyder. Esq., Warrant iss'd 25ih June. 
]803. Patented 16th Feb'y, 1804; 4 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, opposite the mouth of Penn's creek, in North- 
umberland County. 

June 13 — Jacob Huss, order of valuation not issuad; 3 acres. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna, between Heers big 
Island and the lower point of Chestnut Island, in Drumore 
Township, Lancaster County. 

June 13 — Jacob Huss, order of valuation not issued; 5 acres. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Drift Island," 
lying near Chestnut Island, near the mouth of Muddy creek, 
in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

June 13— John Huss, order of valuation not issued; 6 acres. 
App'd for by D. Wallace. See page — . An Island in the 
river Susquehanna, called "Turkey Island," between Noel's 
Fi.shing Rock and the bear Island, commonly called "Turkey 
Island," in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

Aug't 21 — William McKinney, order of valuation not issued; 
10 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, in the West 
branch of said river, opposite to John Piatt, on the West and 
James Murrah on the East. 

Sep'r 8— Alexander Leeper, order of valuation not issued; 
9 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Long 
Pine Island," near McCall's Island, in Martick Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Sep'r 8— Alexander Leeper, order of valuation not issued; 
6 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Long 
Chestnut Island," near Bears Island, in Drumore Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Sepr S— Alexander Leeper, order of valuation not issued; 
2 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Papa," 
near to an improvement on York county shore, by the name of 
the Cold Cabbins— in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 15— Elijah Galbreath, 2 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna opposite to George Clark's Island, in Middle 
Paxton Township, Dauphin County. 

Sept. 15— Elijah Galbreath, 2 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, situate on the East side of and about ten perches 
from the above described Island. 

Sept. 15— Elijah Galbreath, 1 acre. An Island in the river 



420 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

Susquehanna, situate on the East Side of and about fifteen 
perches from the next above described Island. 

Sept. 15 — John Galbreath, 2 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, nearly opposite the mouth of Powell's creek, 
in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin countj'. 

Sept. 15 — John Galbraith, 1 acre. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, situate on the East side and about twenty 
porches from the first dr scribed Island. 

Sept. 15 — John Galbraith, 1 acre, x^n Island in ,.he river 
Susquehanna, situate on the East side of and about ten perches 
from the last described Island. 

1802 — Feb'y 10 — Jeremiah Brown, 1 acre. An Island in the 
river Susquehanna, lying near the Eastern side of said river, 
and next below one surveyed and returned some time ago for 
Timothy Haines in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County. 

Feb'y 27 — John Musser, 2 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, called "Green Branch Island," about thirty or 
forty perches from the York County shore and opposite the 
mouth of Green Branch run, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Feb'y 27 — John Musser, iVn acre.s. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, called Musser's Island, about twenty perches 
north east of Green Branch Island, and about ten perches 
to the north of Shad I?land, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 

May 5 — Rudolph Spangler, 3 acres. Wt. issued 28th Sept., 
1802. Patented 1st Dec, 1S02. An Island in the river Susque- 
hanna, called "Bald Eagle," Westward of Bartram Galbraith's 
Island and opposite Mathias Ipe's land in York county, and 
distant therefrom about one-fourth of a mile. 

May 10 — Henry Koenig & Michael Sorger, 1^/4 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Upper Rush Island," 
situate about one mile above the Conewago Falls, between 
the uppermost point of Abraham Shelly's Island and the 
lower point of Samuel Keller's Island and about half a mile 
from the York County shore and about the same distance 
below said Daniel Shelly's Island in Swatara Township, Dau- 
phin county. 

May 13 — David Wallace, order of valuation not Issued; 3 
acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Little 
Chestnut Island," about a half mile below the mouth of Muddy 
Run, opposite the land of Thomas Neal, in the said township, 
and nearly opposite the lower point of Bears Island & between 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 427 

the same and the Lancaster shore, in Drumore Township, 
Lancaster County. 

May 13— David Wallace, order of valuation not issued; % 
acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Salix 
Island," between the Bear Island and Little Chestnut Island, 
about three perches from the latter and opposite the land of 
Thomas Neal, in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

May 13— David Wallace, order of valuation not issued. 
Apl'd for by John Huss. See page 40; 2 acres. An Island in 
the river Susquehanna called "Turkey Island," a little below 
the mouth of Muddy Run Ac opposite the land of Thomas Neal 
& nearly opposite the center of Bears Island & between the 
same & Lancaster shore, in Drumore Township, Lancaster 
County. 

May 15 — Jas. & Wm. Hepburn, Adm'rs &ca.; 48 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Tioga Island," near 
the town of Tioga. 

May 17 — James Ankram & James Morrison, order of valua- 
tion not issued; y^ acre. An Island in the river Susque- 
hanna, called "Shad Island," near the Ferry course and on the 
West side of the Island, known or called Big Island. 

May 21— Robert Clark, order of valuation not issued; %, 2 
and 1 acres. Three Islands in Susquehanna riv3r, about 
two miles above the mouth of Juniata, opposite on the West 
the big Island, now Thomas Duncan's and on the East to 
Marcus Martin's land, called "George Clark's Islands," in 
Middle Paxtou Township, Dauphin County. 

May 26 — Daniel Sitler, 3 acres. An Island in the river Sus- 
quehanna, called "Egg Island," opposite Peach bottom Ferry, 
in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

June 2— Michael Sorger, Wt. issued 28th Sept., 1802; 2 acres. 
An Island in the river Susque'a, called "Rush Island," about 
one mile above the Conewago Falls, to the Westward of 
Daniel Shelly's Island, Eastward of Abraham Shelly's Island 
& Southward of Samuel Keller's Island, in Dauphin County. 

June 9— John Bower & others, order of valuation not issued; 
2 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Brush 
Island," situate opposite th? mouth Codorus creek and below 
the mouth of Conoy creek, in Donegal Township. Lancaster 
County. 

June 9— John Heger & others, order of valuation not issued; 
1 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Weed 
Island," about one mile above the mouth of Fishing Creek and 
between the big Island and the Gap Islands & opposite David 
Detwiler's land, in Dauphin County. 



42S WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

June 17 — Jacob Fehl, valuation returned; :10 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Persimon Island." 
about one mile below the mouth of Conestogo creek, and above 
Mundorff's Island & near another Island of the said Jacob Fehl 
& also near Brushy Islands — Conestoga Township, Lancaster 
County. 

June 28 — Michael Zorger, 10 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, called "Falls Island," situate a little below the 
mouth of Conewago creek, on the East side of the canal and 
in the middle of the Conewago Falls, and opposite the town 
or village of Falmouth, in Donegal Township, Lancaster 
County. 

July 19— Sebastian Fink, Wt. iss'd 16 Sept'r, 1802. Patented 
15th August, 1808, to John Demuth; IVz acres. An Island in 
the river Susquehanna, opposite where John Haldeman lives 
and Eastward in the said river to an Island called the Forge 
Island & about one mile above the mouth of Codorus creek, 
where it empties into the said river, called "Bald Eagle Island." 

Aug't 6— Mathias Macphersoxi. 2 Islands in the West branch 
of Susquehanna, one of them opposite the upper point of Byers' 
Island, en the north side, the other on the sovth side, oppo- 
site the lower point of Byers' Isltind, about three miles above 
Northumberland. 

Aug't 6 — Sebasfn and Jacob Fink, 3 acres. An Island in the 
river Susquehanna, called "Duck Island," nearly opposite to 
Abraham Shelly's on the York county side and about one hun- 
dred perches Westward of an Island belonging to the heirs of 
Daniel Shelly, dec'd. 

Aug't 6 — James Silverwood, 4 acres. 4 Islands in the river 
Susque'a, about four miles below the borough of Sunbury, in 
the middle of the river, one of them called "Trestar's flat," and 
one called "Round Island," one of them opposite and to the 
Eastward of Cherry Island, called "Duck Island Harbor," and 
the fourth called "Hosterman's flat," near the head of Hoster- 
man's Island. They are all adjoining the Islands which said 
Silverwood purchased from the Honorable Proprietors in the 
year 1790. 

Aug't 6— James Silverwood, Warrants issued 11th July, 1803; 
4 acres. 3 Islands in the river Susquehanna, five miles below 
the borough of Sunbury, one of them lying nearly opposite 
the mouth of Holland Run, called "McMahan's Island." One 
other in the said river opposite Benjamin Wiser" s, called 
James Hawker's Island," and one other in said river opposite 
lands surveyed to John Harraling, called "Clark's Timothy 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. -i-^a 

Island," lying between Hosterman's and Clark's Islands, 
Northumberland County. 

^ug't 9— Andrew McCleary & others; 2 acres. An Island in 
the river Susquehanna, called "Chestnut Island," lying in 
between the lower end of the Bear Island and the Lancaster 
shore, about half w^ay between the York and Lancaster shores, 
in Drumore Township, Lancaster county. 

^ug't 9— Israel Nestleroaa, 1 acre, ^^llualion returned. Wt. 
issued 27th November, ISll. Pafd ir.th October, ISi:!. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Sandy Island," about 
one mile above the mouth of Conestogoe creek, and between 
the upper point of Conestogoe Island and the Lancaster shore 
—in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

Aug't 9— Israel Nestleroad, Warrant isisued 21st Dec'r, 1802; 
U acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Little 
bottom sea Island," about a quarter of a mile below the mouth 
of Conestogoe creek, between Conestogoe Island and the Lan- 
caster shore— in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Aug't 9— Israel Nestleroad, valuation returned'; 2 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna called "Little Cripple Island," 
nbout a mile below the mouth of Conestogoe creek, between the 
upper part or point of Brushy Island & the Lancaster shore- 
in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

i^^-i^l 9— Israel Nestleroad, Warrant issued 21 Dec, 1802; 
1 acre. \n Island in the river Susquehanna called "Little 
Cripple Island," under the Middle Basket, about a half a mile 
below the mouth of Conestogoe creek and between Conestogoe 
Island and the Lancaster shore, in Conestogoe Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Aug't 9_john Mundorf, Warrant issued 8th Dec. 1802; 2 
acres An Island in the river Suoquehanna, called "Gerrard's 
Island " opposite the mouth of Pequea creek and below Burk- 
holder's Island, and above Goose Island, in Conestogoe Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

Aug. 14— Michael Simpson, 4 acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, about half a. mile above Harrisburg. 

\ug 19-John Musser, valuation returned; 2Vo acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna called "Upper Shad Island." 
about twenty-five perches from the York county shore, and 
lying between Green Branch and Muddy Islands-in Manor 
Township. Lancaster county. 

Nov 19— John Musser. valuation returned; 3 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Stony Island," about 
Ihirtv five perches from the Lancaster shore and opposite 



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Sower or Hare's plantations, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Nov. 19 — John Musser, valuation returned; % acre. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna called "Little Shephard 
Island," about twenty or thirty perches from the York county 
shore, and opposite the said John Musser's Meadow, in Manor 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov. 19 — John Musser, valuation returned; 2 acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Long Island," be- 
tween Stony Island and the York shore— in Manor Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Nov. 19 — John Musser, valuation returned; l^^ acres. An 
Island in the river Susquehanna called "Muddy Island," about 
forty perches from the York County shore and about twelve 
perches below Green branch Island, in Manor Township, 
Lancaster county. 

Nov'r 19 — John Musser, l^^ acres. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna, called Great Shephard Island," about thirty 
perches from the York county shore and opposite the said 
John Musser's meadow, and about six perches Northward of 
Little Shephard's Island, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Nov'r 9 — James Todd, order of valuation not issued; 1 acre. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Duck Island," near 
the head of Green's Island and nearly opposite Clancy's Ferry 
— in Dauphin County. 

Nov'r 1 — James Todd, order of valuation not issued; "4 acre. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Willow Island," 
near the head cf Green's Island and about 20 rods N. E. of 
Duck Island, in Dauphin County. 

Nov'r 1 — James Todd, order of valuation not issued, l^A 
acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Goose 
Island," near the head of Green's Island and about 20 rods 
S. W. of Duck Island, in Dauphin county. 

Nov'r 1 — Webster Lewis, Warrant iss'd 10th Decem'r, 1802; 
1 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Crane 
Island," about 20 perches below Rankin's Island and nearly 
In a line between s'd Rankin's Island &. Consors Island, in 
Dauphin county. 

Nov'r 3 — Adam Barger. An Island in the river Susque- 
hanna called "Snider's Island," opposite lands of Abraham 
Snider and Zachariah Spangle's Island, and immediately be- 
low an Island known by the name of Fisher's Island, in Upper 
Paxton Township, Dauphin county. 

Nov'r 8 — Jacob Rineheart, valuation returned; 1 acre. An 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. Ail 

Island in the river Susquehanna called "Sandy Island," oppo- 
site to Philip Gallagher's land on the one side and lauds be- 
longing to Wrights on the other, about ten rods above Big 
Island, In Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov'r 27— Edward V. James, 3 acres. Au Island in the rive;- 
Susquehanna, called "Sumer's Island," situate about hall" a 
mile below Skin Town, and nearly opposite to where Mr. 
Bennet lived in the year 179u, in the county of Lycoming. 

Nov'r 29— Edward V. James, 2 acres. x\n Island in the 
West branch of the Susquehanna river called "Chestnut 
Island," situate about twelve miles above Sumer's Island, in 
Lycoming County. 

Nov. 29— Edward V. James, 3 acres. An Island in the West 
branch of the Susquehanna river called "Birch Island," situ- 
ated about five miles above Chestnut Island, in the County of 
Lycoming. 

June 30 — Solomon Myer & others, valuation returned; 1 acre. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Port Myer," about 
three-quarters of a mile above the Conewago canal, opposite 
the town of Falmouth, and about three hundred yards below 
the lower point of D. Shelly's Island, in Donegal Township, 
Lancaster county. 

Aug't 16 — Webster Lewis, Warrant iss'd 10th Decem'r, 1SU2: 
1 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Mud 
Island." about half a mile above the mouth of Marsh Run, 
about two miles below the mouth of Yellowbreeches creek and 
about two perches above the upper point of Shreiner's Island, 
in Dauphin county. 

Sept'r 1 — John Brillinger, 3 acres. Warrant issued 22nd 
March, 1803. Patented to said Brillinger, 9th April, 1811. Au 
Island in the river Susquehanna called "Codorus Island," 
opposite ye mouth of Codorus creek, iii Donegal Township, 
Lancaster county. 

Sept. 4— Hugh Glasgow, Wt. iss'd 9th October, 1802; I/2 acre. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna called "Papa Island," 
situate on the East side of said river, about 100 yards or 
perches more from the shore lying between Williamson's and 
Heron Islands, opposite Vincent Stubs' land. 

Sept. 13 — Sebastian Fink, 14 acre. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna called "Goose Island," opposite to where John 
Haldiman now resides, and about one mile above the mouth 
of Codorus creek & to the Eastward of Forge Island- -in Done- 
gal Township, in Lancaster County. 

Sept'r 23— Join Mundorff, 2 acres. Warrant iss'd 8 Dec'r, 
1802. Patented Sth August. 1803. An Island in the river Sus- 



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qiiehanna, called "Otter Island," about one mile below the 
mouth of Pequea creek and opposite Fulton's Island, and about 
one-quarter of a mile above Goose Island, in Martick Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Octo'r 2d — Samuel Maclay, valuation returned; 10 acres. An 
Island in the West branch of Susquehanna river called "Hick- 
ory Bottom," about one-quarter of a mile below the m.outh of 
Chest creek and opposite to a tract of land surveyed in right 
of Henry Kepple, in Huntingdon county. 

Oct'r 7 — Jacob Fedder & John Bigler. Returned a grass Flat. 
An Island in the river Susquehanna situated immediately West 
of one applied for bj' Michael Simpson and East of Shriner's 
Island, in the county of Dauphin. 

Oct'r 7 — Jacob Fridley & N. N., 1 acre. An Island in the 
River Susquehanna, between the Western bank of said river 
snd William Maclay's Island opposite the borough of Harris- 
Ijurg, in Dauphin county. 

Oct'r 4 — Rob. Hamersley & Wm. Lewis, 1 acre. An Island 
in the river Susquehanna called "Charybdes," in the Conewago 
Falls, about two rod south of the Island of Scylla, about fifteen 
rod south of the lower point of Elliot's Island, in Lancaster 
County. 

Aug't 16 — Webster Lewis, \ acre. An Island in the river 
Susquehanna called "Duck Island," between the upper point 
of Censor's Island and the North shore, about twenty perches 
from the former, in Dauphin county. 

Oct'r 6 — Reeser, Wilt & Gittna, 1 acre. An Island in the 
river Susquehanna called "Rushe's Island." situate Westward 
of John and Wentle Shellj^s Islands, and opposite to and 
Eastward of Abram Shelly's Island and distant therefrom 
about one hundred and thirty perches. 

Dec'r 6 — Jacob Ripley, valuation returned; warrant issued 
8th Jan'y, 1812; 5 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, 
called "Buttonwood Island," on the West of Conestogoe Island, 
and about twenty perches from the York county shore, in 
Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

Dec'r 6 — Jacob Ripley, valuation returned; warrant issued 
15th Jan'y, 1812; 3 acres. An Island in the river Susquehanna, 
called "Elder Island," on the West side of Gaul's Rock, and 
about twenty perches from the Lancaster shore, in Conestogoe 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Dec'r 10 — Charles Rowan, 4 acres. 2 Islands in the river 
Susquehanna, called "Brush Island," and "Flat Island," about 
four and a half miles above McKee's half falls, one thereof, 
to wit: Brush Island lying towards the North side of the river, 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 433 

the other Flat Island lying towards the West side, opposite 
to lands of Simon Herold, James White & others, in Mahanoy 
Township, Northumberland County. 

Dec'r 13— George Echart, S'r, 2 acres. An Island iu the river 
Susquehanna, called "The first Gap Island," above Berry's 
falls and opposite the end or foot of Berry's mountain, and 
on the Northeast side of Middle Gap Island, and between thirty 
and forty perches from the Dauphin shore — in Upper Paxton 
Township, Dauphin County. 

Dec'r 13 — George Echart, Sr, Warrant issued 19th Aug't, 
1803; 1 acre. An Island in the river Susquehanna called 
"Middle Gap Island," above Berry's Falls, and opposite the 
end or foot of Berry's mountain, in Upper Paxton Township, 
Dauphin County. 

Dec'r 17— James Legget. Jr., & others, 4 acres. An Island in 
the river Susquehanna called "Hope," about eighty perches 
from the main shore, opposite Cox's town, and about twenty 
perches above Cox's Island— in Dauphin county. 

Dec'r 17— James Legget, Jr., & others. 5 acres. An Island in 
the river Susquehanna called "Green," about ninety perches 
from the main shore, opposite the upper end of Cox's town, 
& about twenty perches above Hope Island, in Dauphin 
County. 

1803 — Jan'y 5— Adam Barger, order of valuation not issued; 
11/^ acres. About a quarter of a mile above Mahantango creek, 
called "Sarmon's Island," situate in Dauphin County. 

Jan'y 5— Adam Barger, order of valuation not issued; 1 acre. 
About fifteen perches from Sarmon's Island. Situate in North- 
umberland county. 

Jan'y 20— David Steele, 2 acres. Wt. issued 30th August. 
1804. Patented 9th August, 1809, to J. Brady, &c., in trust for 
the heirs of s'd Steele. Called "Steele's Island" opposite his 
other land situate in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin 
county. 

Feb'y 8— John Karsteter. 1 acre. Opposite to lands of Simon 
Herold, on the East bank of said river and about half a mile 
below the mouth of Fidler's run, in Mahanoy township, North- 
umberland County. 

Feb'y 8— Simon Herold 3 acres. Opposite his 'lands, about 
one mile below the mouth of Fidler's run, in Northumberland 
county. 

Feb'y 8— Simon Herold, 1 acre. Opposite his lands, about 
half a mile below the mouth of Fidler's run, In Northumber-. 
land county. 
Feb'y 10— John Mundorf, Vij acre. About fifty perches above 
2S-o-3d Ser. 



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Burkholder's Ferry, and on the West side thereof, two hundred 
perches below the lower point, of Brushy Island and opposite 
the land of Joseph Reed, in York county. 

Feb'y 11 — Nathan Beach, 4 acres. About two miles above 
Nanticoke falls and at the lower end of Shawney flats, opposite 
to Harvey's land and near to the West bank of said river, in 
the county of Luzerne. 

Feb'y 23 — John Eberlein and Samuel ]\L Neill, 2 acres. Wt. 
issued 2d December, 1811. About seventy yards from the 
Eastern shore, opposite the lands now or late of George Lutz, 
in Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. 

March 8— Henry Sheaffer and Solomon Markley, 1 acre. 
About three-quarters of a mile below the mouth of Shamokin 
creek and about six perches below the point of an Island 
known by the name of the Rabbit Island, opposite to the East- 
ward of the upper part of Charles Gaugh's Island and about 
two hundred yards from the East side of the river Susque- 
hanna, in Augusta Township, Northumberland County. 

March 15 — Alex'r Gordon, 6 acres. Opposite the mouth of 
Leipers run, about twenty perches to the southward of Patton's, 
Island and about fiftyperches below the lower point of McCall's 
Island, in Martick Township Lancaster county. 

March 15 — Alex'r Gordon, 3 acres. Warrant iss'd Aug't, 
1806. Opposite the mouth of Leipers Run about the distance 
of twenty perches to the southwest of Patton's Island and 
about forty perches the lower point of McCall's Island, in 
Martick Township. Lancaster county. 

March 16 — Nathan Beach. 4 acres. About a quarter of a 
mile above the mouth of Brier creek, opposite land of Josiah 
Thomas and near the Northwest bank of the river — Northum- 
berland county. 

April 7— Jesse Cornelius, 2 acres. Warrant issued 8th De- 
cember, 1808. About one-quarter of a mile above the course 
of Peach Bottom Ferry, about eighty perches to the Westward 
of Caldwell's Island and about one hundred perches to the 
Eastward of Persimon Island, in Little Brittain Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, 1 acre. Warrant issued 7th Sept., 
1803. About 30 perches west of Williamson's Island, in Little 
Brittain township, Lancaster County — Ceder Island. 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, l^ acre. Warrant issued 7th 
Sept'r, 1803. About 20 perches below Ceder and Water Willow 
Island and about 30 perches from Williamson's Island, in Little 
Brittain Township, Lancaster County. Called Southermost 
Island. 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 435 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, Yz acre. Warrant iss'd 14 Sept'r, 
1803. About 100 perches west of Williamson's Island and 
about 70 perches west of Ceder and Water Willow Island in 
Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, i/4 acre. Warrant issued 14th 
Sept'r, 1803. About thirty perches to the West of Williamson's 
Island, situate in Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, Vz acre. About thirty perches 
west of Williamson's Island, situate in Martick Township, 
Northumberland County. 

April 29— Vincent Stubbs, % acre. About 100 perches west 
of Williamson's Island and about 70 perches west of Ceder and 
Water Willow Island, in Martick Township, Lancaster County. 
April 29 — Vincent Stubl)s, ^,4 acre. About twenty perches 
below Ceder and W^ater Willow Island and about thirty perches 
from Williamson's Island, Martick Township, Lancaster 
County. 

May 11 — Samuel Eshleman, valuation returned; 3 acres. 
Opposite the place called the House Rock, about one hundred 
yards above the upper point of Burkholder's Island, and about 
200 yards above Keagey's rocks, in Martick Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

May 2— Abraham Steman, 1 acre. About fifty yards north- 
west of an Island, the property of Jacob Tritt, in Manor 
Township, Lancaster County. 

May 2 — Abraham Steman, % acre. About forty yards East 
of an Island, the property of Jacob Tritt, in Manor Townshi]), 
Lancaster county. 

May 2 — Abraham Steman, 1 acre. About one-half mile from 
the Eastern shore of said river, and opposite Steman's mill 
place, in Manor Township, Lancaster county. 

May 2 — Abraham Steman, 1^2 acres. About one-half mile 
east of an Island, the property of Jacob Tritt, in Manor Town- 
ship, Lancaster county. 

May 17 — John Brunk, 3 acres. Opposite said Drunk's lands 
on the Western shore and directly opposite an Island this day 
applied for by Peter Meyers, in Derry Township, Dauphin 
County. 

May 17 — Peter Myers, 3 acres. Opposite land of John Brunk, 
on the Western shore, about forty rod from the same shore 
and about one-quarter of a mile below the point of the Hill 
Island, in Derry Township, in the County of Dauphin. 

May 17— John Yenser and John Kindig, 1^2 acres. About 
three hundred yards from the Eastern shore and between 
Conestogoe and Burkholder's Island, reaching with the lower 



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end near to Eshelman's Fall and within sight of Israel Nestel- 
road's Island, and a short distance from Ludwick Urban and 
Jacob Rippley's Island. 

June 9 — George Moore. Sen'r, 10 acres. Valuation returned 
and stated to be claimed by Jacob May on order of valuation, 
dated 5th December, 1796. and also claimed by Jas. Rees, 
About thirty perches from the Western shore and opposite 
to the upper end of Burkholder's Island, in Conestogoe Town- 
ship, in the county of Lancaster. 

June 9 — George Moore, Sen'r, 10 acres. Valuation returned 
and claimed as the above. Laying contiguous to the above 
and divided therefrom by a small stream of Water about one 
perch wide, situate in the same township and county. 

June 9— George Moore, Sen'r, 10 acres. Valuation returned 
and claimed as the foregoing. Laying contiguous to the last 
above mentioned Island and divided therefrom by a small 
stream of water about one perch wide, situate in the same 
town'p and county. 

June 10 — Jonathan Hough, Hugh Glasgow and John Barber, 
1/4 acre. Laying below peach bottom ferry, opposite to Wil- 
liamson's Island on the one side and Stephen T. Cooper's land, 
in York county, on the other side, about the middle of the 
river. 

June 20 — George Jones, 1 acre. About one mile below 
Hulings Island and about the same distance above Big Island, 
half a mile from the main land and opposite the plantation 
of John Bowman, situate in Middle Paxton Township, in 
Dauphin County. 

July 2 — Mathew Gordon, 3 acres. About one hundred 
perches southwest of Doctor Harrah's and Hugh Martin's Island 
and nearly one mile above Fishing creek, in Drumore Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

July 2 — Mathew Gordon, 1 acre. About one hundred perches 
from the southwest side of Doctor Harrah's and Hugh Martin's 
Island, about half a mile above the mouth of Fishing creek, 
on the Lancaster shore. 

July 11 — Thomas McClenechan, 1 acre. About four hundred 
yards from the Lancaster county shore, about two hundred 
yards from Israel Nestlerote's, on the West, and adjoining an 
Island belonging to Yensen & Kendig, situate in Conestogoe 
Township, Lancaster county. 

August 8 — George Keller and Ludwick Kreiger, 2 acres. 
Between Shelly's and Elliot's Islands, about one-quarter of a 
mile below Gap Island and about a mile and a half below the 
mouth of Swatara creek, Newberry Township. York County. 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 43. 

Aug't 9— Abraham Etter and olliers, 4 acres. About sixty 
perches below Beech Island and about eighty perches above the 
mouth of Conewago Creek, in Derry Township, Dauphin 
County. 

Aug't 9— George Keller and Samuel Keller. 5 acres. Be- 
tween Shelly's and Keller's Islands and about seventy perches 
below the mouth of Fishing creek, situate in Derry Town- 
ship, Dauphin county. 

August 23— John Moore, 1 acre. About fifty perches from 
the Dauphin shore and about two miles above Berry's Falls, 
in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County. 

August 23— James Reed, 4 acres. Opposite Berry's mountain 
and about forty perches from the Dauphin shore, in Upper 
Paxton Township, Dauphin county. 

August 23— John Scott, 3 acres. About thirty perches below 
Patton's Island and about 40 perches above Sandbar Island, in 
Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

Aug'st 30— John Croll, 2 acres. Opposite Heister's farm, on 
the Dauphin shore and opposite Glansey's ferry, on the York 
shore, in Swatara township, Dauphin County. 

May 27— James Robinson, Jr., valuation returned; 1 acre. 
About four hundred yards to the Westward of the Upper 
End of Caldwell's Island, in Drumore township, in the County 
of Lancaster. 

May 27— James Robinson. Jr., valuation returned; V2 acre. 
Nearly opposite the month of Fishing Creek, in Drumore town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 5— Jacob Ripley, valuation returned; 2 acres. About 
twenty-five perches from the Lancaster County shore, and 
about two perches from an Island called "Big Elder Island," 
in Conestogo Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 10— George Stoner, 1 acre. About 25 perches from the 
Lancaster shore and about 25 perches from land belonging 
to John McCreary on the East and on the West joining an 
Island called Grass Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancas- 
ter County. 

Sept. 10- George Stoner, Vo acres. About 120 yards from 
Burkholder's Island and 120 yards from an Island called "Ship 
Island," held by Joseph Reed, in Conestogo Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

Sept. 24— Jacob Ripley, 1 acre. About ten rods below Little 

Cripple Island, about half a mile from the mouth of Conestogoe 

creek and about half a mile from Lancaster county shore, in 

Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 26— John Kindig and Philip Uhrban. Va acre, Wt. 



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iss'd 10th November, 1803. Patented to Samuel Ensminger 
2Sth November, 1803. Between Eshleman's Falls and Cones- 
togoe Island and about 200 hundred and fifty yards below an 
Island improved by George & Lewis Urban and Israel Nestle- 
road, in Conestcgoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 26— John Kindig and Pmlip Uhrban, % acre. Wt. iss'd 
10 November, 1803. Patented to Samuel Ensminger 28th No- 
vember, 1803. Between Eshleman's Palls and Conestogoe 
Island and about two hundred and fifty yards below an Island 
improved by George and Lewis Urban and Israel Nestleroad, 
in Conestogo Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept. 26— John Kindig and Philip Uhrban, li^ acres. Wt. 
iss'd 10th November, 1803. Patented to Samuel Ensminger, 
28th November, 1803. Between Eshleman's Falls and Cones- 
togoe Island, about 40 yards below Cripple Island and about 
250 yards below an Improved Island owned by George and 
Lewis Urban and Israel Nestleroad, in Conestogoe Township, 
Lancaster County. 

Oct. 4— Jacob Goodman, % acres. About 100 perches from 
Cricksmouth Island and about 400 perches from the Lancaster 
County shore, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct. 4— Jacob Goodman, Vo acre. About 100 rods from 
Mutts fish basket, below Mossinger's Falls and about 500 rods 
from the Lancaster County shore, situate in Conestogoe Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

Oct. 4— Francis Cassaday, i/o acre. Near herring Island and 
Cooper's Island on the West, in Little Britain Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

Oct'r 5— John Mundorf, Vz acre. Opposite the mouth of 
Pequea creek, about 20 perches below Gerrard's Island and 
about 100 perches above Fulton's Island and opposite the land 
of Joseph Read on the York shore— in Martick Township, in 
the county of Lancaster. 

Oct'r 5— John Mundorf, 1/2 acre. Opposite the mouth of 
Pequea creek, and opposite Gerhard's Island and also opposite 
lands of Joseph Read on the York shore and about 100 perches 
above Fulton's Island, in Conestogoe Township, in the county 
of Lancaster. 

Oct'r 5— John Mundorf, 1 acie. Opposite the mouth of 
Pequea creek, about seventy perches from the York county 
shore, about 100 perches above Fulton's Island, and nearly 
opposite Gerhard's Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

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IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 439 

York county shore and about 150 yards from Button Wood 
Island, in Manor Township, Lancaster county. 

Oct'r 5 — Israel Nestleroad, 1 acre. About 100 yards from 
Lancaster county shore, and is the second Island absve Ben- 
jamin Eshelman's sluice, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

OctT 5 — Israel Nestleroad, V2 acre. About lOu yards from 
Logan's Island and about 50 yards below the Mullet basket, 
in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 5 — Jacob Ripley, % acre. About 2o yards below Rockey 
Island and about 50 yards from Birch Island, in Conestogoe 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 5 — Michael Klepfer, 4 acres. About 200 yards from 
Willow Island and about 200 yards from York county shore, 
in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 5 — Jacob Ripley, V2 acres. About 50 yards from Birch 
Island and about 20 yards from Rocky Island, in Conestogoe 
Township, in the county of Lancaster. 

Oct'r 5 — Israel Neshelrote, valuation returned; % acre. Birch 
Island, about 150 yards below the Mullet basket and about 50 
yards from Rocky Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Oct'r 5 — Jacob Schock, i^ acre. Wt. iss'd 2nd Jan'y, 1804. 
Patented 5th April, 1804. About one mile below Blue rock 
and about half a mile from Islands held by Jacob Tritt. in 
Manor Township, Lancaster county. 

Oct. 12 — Peter Kline, Israel Neshtlerote and Peter Kline, % 
acre. About 250 yards from Lancaster shore and about 200 
yards from an Island claimed by Israel Neshtlerote, in Cones- 
togoe Township, Lancaster county. 

Oct. 12 — Peter Kline, 2 acres. Near the Big Stream and 
about 80 yards from the Lancaster county shore, in Conestogoe 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 12— George & Lewis Urban, Yz acre. About 250 yards 
below the Mullet Basket and about the middle of the river, 
in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster county. 

Oct'r 12— Peter Kline, i/^ acres. About 200 yards from the 
Lancaster county shore and about 50 yards from an Island 
held by Israel Neshelroth, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Oct'r 20 — John Norton, valuation returned 15th Nov'r, 1803; 
3 acres. Near the Cumberland shore and opposite lands of 
Hartley Wormley, near half a mile above Wm. McClay's 
island, in Dauphin County. 

Oct'r 25 — Martin ShoUenberger, iy2 acres. Opposite the 



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lands of the said Martin Shollenberger and below the mouth 
of Black Hole Creek, in Washington Township, in the county 
of Northumberland. 

Oct'r 26— George Bard, % acre. Between .the mouth of 
Conestogoe creek and Eshleman's Falls, about 12 perches to the 
Northeast of High rock Island and about 160 perches from 
the Lancaster shore, in Conestogoe Township, in the County of 
Lancaster. 

Oct'r 27 — George Stoner, 14 acre. About 20 perches from 
York county shore and opposite land belonging to John Reed, 
Esq'r, and about eighty perches from Burkholder's Island, in 
Conestogo Township, Lanc'r County. 

Novem'r 3 — Fred'r Mannard, 1 acre. About half a mile 
from Conestogo creek and about half a mile from the Lan- 
caster county shore, situace in Conestogoe Township, Lancas- 
ter County. 

Nov'r 7 — Lewis Urban and Jacob Goodman, Vz acre. On the 
York side of Conestogo Island in Conestogo Township, in the 
county of Lancaster. 

Nov'r 7 — Lewis Urban and Jacob Goodman, Yz acre. On the 
York gide of Conestogoe Island and about thirty yards below 
Muskrat Island, in the Township and County aforesaid. 

Nov'r 7 — Lewis Urban and Jacob Goodman. On the York 
side of Conestogo Island and about 20 yards below Muddy 
Island, in the Township and County aforesaid. 

Nov'r 7 — Lewis Urban and Jacob Goodman, i/4 acre. On the 
York side of Conestogoe Island and about 100 yards from the 
Button Wood Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

Nov. 28 — Geo. Urban, % acre. About a quarter of a mile 
from the Lancaster shore and about thirty yards from Cones- 
togo Island, in Conestogo Township, Lancaster county. 

Dec'r 2 — Martin Eshelman, V2 acre. Between the mouth of 
Conestogoe and Eshelman's Falls, about 15 perches South of 
Frank's Rock and about 20 perches above McClinaghan's 
Island and about 12 perches of the channel, near the Lancaster 
shore, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Dec'r 2 — Martin Eshelman, IVz acres. Between the mouth 
of Conestogo creek and Eshelman's Falls, about 12 perches 
from Shadd Island and about 20 perches from Lancaster 
shore, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County. 

Dec'r 7 — John Sowerbier, valuation returned; V2 acres. About 
400 yards form the mouth of Conestogoe, 30 yards from Big 
Creek Island and 150 yards from fox grape Island, in Cones- 
togoe Township, Lancaster County. 



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Dec'r 19— Jacob Rathfon. 1 acre. About fifteen perches from 
Burkholder's Island and about 30 perches from Fail's Island, 
in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster county. 

1S04— Jan'y (5— Zach's Spangle, valuation returned; 5 acres. 
About % of a mile from Dauphin county shore and bounding an 
Island called Welsh Island, situate in Upper Paxton Township. 
Dauphin county. 

Jan'y 11 — John Mundorf, order of valuation not issued; l\i 
acres. About 2U perches from York county shore, about 20 
perches from the lower Island and about 5o perches from the 
"Indian Steps." in Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

Feb'y 6— John Barber and Jonathan Hough. I/2 acre. About 
100 perches to the Northward of the Big Fish Pott, opposite 
the lands of Vincent Stubbs, on the Lancaster shore, and oppo- 
site the lands of Stephen Thomas Copper, on the York County 
shore, and about one mile below Peach Bottom Ferry, in 
Little Brittain Township, Lancaster County. 

March 27 — Peter Hosterman, 1 acre. Immediately below the 
mouth of Middle Creek, about 8 or 10 perches from the shore 
and opposite the land of Adam Fisher, on the West side of 
said river, in Mahantango Township, Northumberland County. 

Sept'r 10 — Hannah Crooks, 4 acres. About I/2 a mile below 
Crooks' Riffles, in the East branch opposite land of the heirs 
of Samuel Crocks, dtx'd, ana about 15 perches from the Soath 
side of said river, in Augusta Township, Northumberland 
counly. 

Nov'r 14 — George Eckert, '/^ acre. About 5 perches from 
the Cumberland shore and opposite Michael Graw's land, in 
Cumberland County. 

1805 — Jan'y 25 — John Kaufman, 2 acres. Warrant issued 7th 
Nov'r, 1811. Patented 22d May, 1812. Immediately below the 
upper pitch of the Riffles, about a quarter of a mile below the 
mouth of Crise Creek and about 200 hundred yards from the 
York county shore, in Hempfield Township, in the County of 
Lancaster. 

Jan'y 25— John Kaufman, 1 acre. Wt. issued 7th November, 
1811. Patented 22d May, lill'. Immediately btlow the upper 
Pitch of Riffles, about a quarter of a mile below the mouth of 
Crise Creek, and about 250 yards from the York county shore, 
in Hempfield Township, Lancaster. 

Feb'y 6 — William Foulk. 2 acres. Opposite to said Foulk s 
other land and where he now lives, being the same Island for 
which he made an application on the 14 February, 1797. in 
Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin county. 

Sept. 4 — Christopher Burkholdcr, 1 acre. About 50 perches 



442 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

above the head of Bear Island, oppofite the land of Christopher 
Burkholder and Henry Burkholder, on the York shore, and dis- 
tant about 20 perches from the York shore, in Martick Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

1806 -March 6 — Charles Evans, ll^ acres. ,, arrant iss'd 
19th Feb'y, 1809. About 300 perches below the Garden Island, 
and between the land of Philip Galagher, on the Lancaster 
County shore, and the lands of Peter Livingood, on the York 
County shore, in Manor Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

March 32 — John Good and Abra'm Werfelt, valuation re- 
turned; 7 acres. Opposite to George Moore's Fishery, on the 
Lancaster shore, and about six perches to the Eastward of 
Burkholder's Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster 
County. 

March 12 — Margaret Steele, % acre. Opposite to another 
Island belonging to her, in Halifax Township, Dauphin county. 

March 25 — John Kirk, Yz acre. Warrant issued 20th August, 
1806. Opposite the land of Stephen Hooker, on the York 
County shore, and about eighty perches below Jacob's Island, 
In Little Britain Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

March 25 — John Kirk, valuation returned; 1 acre. Opposite 
the lands of • Stephen T. Cooper, on the York County shore, 
about eighty perches to the Eastward of Alexander Cooper's 
and James Ramsey's Island, in Little Brittaiu Township, 
Lancaster. 

April 18 — Isaac Walton, 1 acre. Warrant iss'd 19th May, 
1806. Patented 27th June, 1806. Opposite the upper part of 
Samuel Rogers' land, on the Lancaster shore, about one-quar- 
ter of a mile to the West of Governor's Island and about half 
a mile below Hare's Islands, in Drumore Township, Lancaster. 

May 5 — Alex'r Gordon, y^ acre. Wt. iss'd 9th October, 1806. 
Patented to him 12th Sept'r, 1818. About 20 perches below the 
mouth of Leeper's Run, on the York County shore, about 15 
perches to the Eastward of Burkholder's Bottom, in Martick 
Township, Lancaster County. 

May 12— Christopher Burkholder, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 13th 
June, 1806. Patented 17th May, 1808. About forty perches 
above Morrison's Rock and about 60 perches below the lower 
Brushy Island and about ten perches below the Bunch of Rocks 
and opposite the lands late of Thomas Cully, dec'd, on the 
Lancaster shore, and opposite the lands of this applicant, 
on the York shore, in Martick Town'p, Lancaster County. 

May 13— James Pedan, 2 acres. Wt. iss'd 20th May, 1806. 
Patented 1 July, 1806. About 50 perches below the landing of 
McCall's Perry, about ten perches from the Lancaster County 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 442 

shore and about thirty perches to the Eastward of McCall's 
large Island, in Martick Township, Lancaster County. 

May 19— John Hines, 1 acre. In the Turkey hill falls, oppo- 
site the Point of Turkey Hill, on the Lancaster shoie, and 
nearly opposite the mouth of Beaver Run, on the York shore, 
in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

June 13— Christ. Burkholder, 14 acre. Opposite the land of 
John Patton, on the Lancaster shore and about forty perches 
to the southeast of Lower Brushy Island, in Martick Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

July 8— Hugh Martin, 1 acre. Warrant iss'd 6 August, 1806. 
Patented 22d Sept.. 180G. Opposite the lands of Thomas Fi5r- 
nace, about 80 perches from the Lancaster county shore and 
between Governor's Island and Nixon's Ferry, in Drumore 
Township, Lancaster County. 

July 16— John Kirk, V^ acre. Wt. is^d 20th August, 1806. 
Opposite the lands of Vincent Stubb, on the Lancaster county 
shore, and about forty perches westward of an Island belong- 
ing to James Ramsey and Alex'r Cooper, in Little Brittaln 
Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

July 16 — John Kirk, valuation returned; V2 acre. Opposite 
the lands of Stephen T. Cooper, on the York County shore, 
about 100 perches southward of an Island belonging to James 
Ramsey and Alexander Cooper, in Little Brittain Township, 
Lancaster County. 

July 16— John Kirk, H acre. Opposite the lands of Stephen 
T. Cooper on the York county shore, about 50 perches above 
Rock Island, in Little Brittain Township, Lancaster county. 

July 16— John Kirk, V2 acre. Warrant iss'd 21st August, 
1806. Opposite the lands of Stephen T. Cooper on the York 
county shore, about eighty perches southward of an Island 
belonging to James Ramsay and Alex'r Cooper, in Little 
Brittain Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

July 17— Jane Rodney, i/4 acre. About 15 perches from Cald- 
well's Island and about a quarter of a mile from the Lancaster 
shore, opposite the lands of Jeremiah Brown, in Little Brittain 
Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

Sept. 4— Jacob Brenneman, Vi acre. Wt. issued 4th Septem- 
ber, 1805. Patented 1st November, 1805. About 25 or 30 
perches from the Lancaster shore, in Donegal Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

Sept. 5— John Jones and Jacob Newbaker, 1 acre. Lying 
West below Steele's Island and immediately above an Island 
formerly claimed by Thomas McElear and opposite the plan- 
tation of James Reed, in Halifax Township, Dauphin County. 



444 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

Sept. 11— Jonathan Haugh and William Ferree, i^ acre. 
Wt. issued 31st August, 1807. Patented 3rd June, 1808. About 
40 perches to the Westward of Galbreath's Lower Island, 
directly opposite the land of George Vogan, on the York shore, 
and nearly opposite the mouth of Conoy creek, in Donegal 
Town'p, Lancaster county. 

Sept. 11 — Jonathan Haugh and William Ferree, 14 acre. 
Wt. iss'd 31st August, 1807. Patented 24th April, 1810. About 
% of a mile above the Lower Snake Island, about 100 perches 
above Lower Fish Pott, about % of a mile below Galbreath's 
Island, and opposite the land of Samuel Galbreath, &c., Done- 
gal Township. 

Oct'r 10 — AlexT Gordon, 1 acre; order of valuation returned 
& warrant issued 21st October, 1806. Patent issued to s'd 
Gordon 14th June, 1811. Recorded in Book H, No. 6. Fol. 104. 
About 30 perches below Fish Island, on York County shore, 
and about 20 perches North of Upper landing, known by the 
name of Locust Bottom, Martick Township, in the county of 
Lancaster. 

Nov'r 3— Nathaniel Scott, 14 acre. Wt. iss'd 10th November. 
1806. Patented 21st November, 1806. About 20 perches to the 
southward of the lower Brushy Island, about 50 perches above 
Sandbar Island and opposite the lands of Christian Burk- 
holder, on the York County shore, and opposite the lands, late 
of Thomas Cully, dec'd, on the Lancaster shore, in Martick 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov'r 3— Gawin Scott, % acre. Wt. iss'd 10th November, 
1806. About 20 perches to Southeastward of Lower Brushy 
Island, about 40 perches above Sand Bar Island, opposite the 
lands of Christian Burkholder, on the York County shore, 
and opposite the land late of Thomas Cully, dec'd, in Martick 
Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov'r 18 — John Scott, V2 acre. Opposite to the lands of 
Christian Burkholder, on the York county shore, and opposite 
the lands late of Thomas Cully, dec'd, on the Lancaster shore, 
in Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

1807 — Jan'y 16— Frederick A.Richards, 1 acre. Being the first 
small Island below the mouth of Fishing Creek, near to the 
South side of Bald Eagle creek, in Bald Eagle Township, 
Lycoming County. 

Feb'y 23 — Thomas Maulson. 40 acres. Opposite the Blue 
rock, on the Lancaster shore, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
County. 
Feb'y 23— Thomas Maulson, 20 acres. Opposite the Blue 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. 443 

Rock, on the Lancaster shore, about a quarter of a mile above 
Christian Whisler's Island and about a half a quarter of a 
mile above, in Manor Township, in the county of Lancaster. 

Feb'y 23— Thomas Maulson. 20 acres. Opposite the Blue 
Rock, on the Lancaster shore, in Manor Township. Lancaster 
■ County. 

Feb'y 23— James Robinson, Jr., \^ acre. About sixty yards 
to the westward of the upper end of O'Harra's and Martin's 
Island. Situate in Drumore township, Lancaster County. 

Oct'r 23— Terrah Jones, 3 acres. Wt. iss'd 5th November, 
1807. Patented 27th Jan'y, 1810. About 20 perches to ihe 
Northeast of Bartram Galbreath's, dec'd. Island and opposite 
the land of Abraham Stoner, on the Lancaster County shore, 
in Donegal Township, Lancaster county. 

Oct'r 23— Terrah Jones, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 5th November, 
1807. About ninety perches to the Westward of Jacob Bren- 
ueman's Island and opposite the land late of Samuel Day, 
dec'd, on the York county shore, in Donegal Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

Nov'r 3— Jonathan Hough. Daniel Anderson, James Ander- 
son and Nathan White, valuation returned; 2 acres. Opposite 
the land of Frederick Galbaugh. on the Lancaster shore 
and opposite the land of Henry B. Grubb. on the York County 
shore, and about 150 perches below Stewart's Island, in 
Donegal Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov'r 3— William Ferree, Vi acre. Opposite to Peach Bottom 
Ferry and about 100 perches to the South westward of Cald- 
well's Island and about 70 perches below Egg Island, in Little 
Brittain Township, Lancaster County. 

Nov-'r 3-Jonathan Hough, Joseph Hough and John Hough, 
order of valuation not issued; 1/4 acre. Opposite to an Island 
of Adam Brenneman, dec'd, and others and below the Forge 
Island about 70 perches, and opposite the mouth of Codorus 
creek 'on the York shore, in Donegal Township. Lancaster 

County. ^ . . 

Nov'r 5— Terah Jones and Owen German, % acre. About 
ninety perches to the Westward of John Eliot's Island and 
opposite Henry Myer's land on the York County shore, m 
Londonderrv Township, Dauphin County. 

Nov'r 5— Michael Coble and Jacob Brubaker, ^2 acre. Wt. 
iss'd 14th Julv. 1808. Patented Cth October. ISns. About 50 
perches from the Lancaster shore and opposite land of the 
.aid Jacob Brubaker. in Donegal Township. Lancaster County. 

1808— Feb'y 11— Benjamin Musser and John Mellinger,i,^acre. 
Opposite the land of Jacob Witmer, on the Lancaster shore, 



446 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

about 30 perches above and nearly to the Eastward of Otter 
Island, in Manor Town'p, Lancaster Conty. 

Feb'y 18 — John Mellinger, 14 acre. New order issued 1810, 
the 18th Aug't. Warrant iss'd the 23d Aug't, 1810. Called 
"Brushy Island," opposite the mouth of Stemary run, on the 
Lancaster shore, in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

March 21 — Jacob Berg, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 27th December, 
1808. Called "Willow Island" at or near the upper end of 
Turkey Hill Falls and nearly opposite the land late of Chris- 
tian Kendig, dec'd, on the Lancaster shore, in Manor Township, 
Lancaster County. 

May 3 — Gawin Scott, y^ acre. Called "Ricky Island," oppo- 
site the land of Christian Burkholder, on the York shore, 
about 40 perches to the South of Battle Island and about 30 
perches below the Sand Bar Island in Martick Township, 
Lancaster County. 

May 19 — Valentine Coleman, valuation returned; 1^/2 acres. 
Called "Muskrat Island," opposite the land of John Haldiman, 
on the Lancaster shore, about 40 perches below Galbreath's 
Island and opposite the land of Frederick Day, on the York 
county shore, in Donegal Township, Lancaster County. 

May 31 — Peter Kline & Jacob Musser, 1 acre. Wt. iss"d 
27th December, 1808. "Fish Pott Island," opposite the land 
of Philip Sower, on the Lancaster shore, about 50 perches to 
the Northward of the said Jacob Musser's Island and about 
ten perches above another small Island, in Manor Township, 
Lancaster County. 

June 17 — John Mellinger and Jacob Musser, 11/2 acres. Called 
"Tree Island," a little below the mouth of Cuffey's run, on the 
York shore, and about one-quarter of a mile above Sower's 
Ferry on the same shore, in Manor Township, Lancaster 
county. 

June 26 — Jacob Musser, l^/^ acres. Opposite to the land of 
Philip Sower, on the Lancaster shore, about 15 perches above 
Strayer's Riffles, and about one hundred perches to the south- 
ward of Musser's Fishery and about 150 perches below Fish 
Island, in Manor Town'p, Lancaster County. 

July 1 — Gawin Scott, 1/2 acre. Called "Hogson's Island," 
opposite the lands of John Patton, on the Lancaster shore, and 
the lands of Joseph Orson and Christian Burkholder on the 
York shore, about 50 perches to the south westward of Upper 
Brushy Island and about 50 perches to the South westward 
of Upper Brushy Island and about forty perches above Fish 
Island, in Martick Township, Lancaster County. 

July 22— John Demuth, 2 acres. Called "Rushy Island," 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 447 

nearly opposite to Pig landing, on the Lancaster shore, about 
one hundred perches to the Eastward of Forge Island, and 
about iiinety perches to the Eastward of the Bald Eagle 
Island, in Donegal Town'p, Lancaster County. 

August 17 — Jonathan Hough, John Leman and Jacob Bower, 
% acre. Warrant iss'd 7th Sept'r, 1808. Patented 21st Au- 
gust, 1811. Called Ark Island, about 40 perches to the East- 
ward of the upper end of Galbreath's lower Island and oppo- 
site the lands of John Haldiman, on the Lancaster shore, 
in Donegal Township, Lancaster County. 

Aug't 31— John Gordon, 14 acre. Called "Greeu Island," 
below Morrison's Rock and opposite the Widow Cullys. in 
Martick Township. Lancaster county. 

Sept. 14— Andrew Hershey, 1 acre. Warrant iss'd 9 Feb'y, 
1809. Opposite the lands now belonging to Thomas Boude. 
and another island called Peter Liveugood's island, called 
"Frog Island." in Hempfield Township, Lancaster county. 

Sept. 26 — Jacob Stork, valuation returned; 4 acres. Opposite 
the land now occupied by John Fee on the one side and oppo- 
site the land of Philip Stork, on the other or opposite side, in 
Huntingdon Township, in the county of Huntingdon. 

Dec'r 6 — William Lyle, 5 acres. Called "Patton's Island," 
above Cully's Falls, to the northward of Scott's Island and 
opposite the land of John Patton, on the Lancaster shore, in 
Martick Township, Lancaster county. 

Dec'r 12 — Benj. Kauffman, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 21st December. 
1808. Called "Withe Island," about 100 yards from the York 
County shore, half a mile above Sower's Ferry and nearly 
opposite Cuffy's run in Manor Township, Lancaster county. 

Dec'r 21 — Jacob Berg, Jacob Witmer and Benjamin Kauff- 
man, 1 acre. Called "Hoop Island," in the Turkey Hill falls, 
nearly opposite the land of the heirs of Christian Hendrick, in 
Manor Township, Lancaster county. 

1809— Feb'y 6— Isaac Kauffman, 90 perches. Warrant iss'd 
Sth Feb'y, 1809. Called "Liitle Willow Island," about two 
perches from an Island called Abraham Star.ffer's Carp Island, 
in Manor Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

Jan'y 13— Jacob Omet, 1 aero. "Stream Island." about 60 
perches above Sower's Ferry, about 30 perches below Fry's 
Falls and about fifty perches to the Eastward of Tree Island, 
in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

Feb'y 15 — Henry Kline and Leonard Rathfon. 1 acre. Called 
"Gravely Island," about 100 perches below Wright's Falls, 
about 100 perches to the Eastward of Mud Islaod, in Hemp- 
field Township, in the County of Lancaster. 



448 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

Feb'y 17 — Lewis Wissler, 1 acre. Order of valuation not 
iss'd. New application and order of valuation. Called "Brush 
Island," opposite to the lands of Thomas Boude, on the Lan- 
caster shore and distant about 200 perches therefrom and about 
80 perches to the Southward of Livengood's Island, in Manor 
Township, in the County of Lancaster. 

March 15 — Michael Wallace, 4 acres. Called "Isett Refusal," 
opposite to a tract of land belonging to Jacob Isett, in Tyrone 
Township, Huntingdon county, and lands claimed by the 
applicant. 

April 3 — James Pedau, 1 acre. About 40 perches below 
McCall's ferry and about 40 perches to the Northward of 
McCall's Island, in Martick Township, Lancaster County. 

April IS — George Urey, 3 acres. About one hundred perches 
below Burkholder's Island, opposite the lands of the said 
George Urey, on the York county shore, and opposite the lands 
of John McCresry, on the Lancaster shore, in Martick Town- 
ship, Lancaster County. 

June 8 — Jacob Musser, l^ acre. Willow Island, containing 
about one-quarter of an acre of land, situate about ten rods 
from Brush Rock towards the York county shore and opposite 
to Musser's land, on the same shore, and about three rods 
from Top Island toward the Lancaster county shore, opposite 
Philip Sower's laud on the same shore, and about five rods 
below the Garlic Rock — which said Island is situate in Manor 
Township, Lancaster county, is unimproved, but susceptible of 
cultivation. 

June S — Jacob Musser. 2 acres. Flat Island, containing 
about half an acre of land, about forty rods from the York 
county shore, opposite Musser's land and about ten rods from 
an Island, called "Second Island," opposite to the mouth of 
Ken dig's run, on the Lancaster County shore, and about five 
rods below Green branch rock, which said Island is situate 
in Manor Township, Lancaster County, is unimproved, but 
susceptible of cultivation. 

June 8 — Jacob Musser and Peter Kline, 1 acre. An Island situ- 
ate in the river Susquehanna, in Manor Township, in the county 
of Lancaster aforesaid, opposite the big Island beiong'g to said 
Musser towards the York county shore, and opposite land on 
the Lancaster shore, supposed to belong to one Brenner, and 
about ten rods below Quigley's Shad Rock, which said Island 
contains about one-quarter of an acre, is unimproved, but sus- 
ceptible of cultivation, and is called or known by the name of 
"Prussian Island." 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 449 

Oct'r 21st— John Lewis, 1 acre. Order ol valuation returned 
^.nd warrant issued 19th June, 1811. Patented to Jnu. Lewis 
the 6 of July, ISll. The Isle of Luck, situate in Manor Town- 
ship, in the County of Lancaster, about 100 yards west from 
Livingood's Island. 

May 10— Adam Vonderan and John Shock, Jr., a, acre. 
(Order issued 10th May, 1809. Valuation returned Aug-t, 1809.) 
"Duck Island," containing about three-quarters of an acre, 
which is susceptible of cultivation, whereon there is no im- 
provement whatsoever. Situate in Manor Township, in the 
County of Lancaster, about fifty or sixty perches below the 
Turkey Islands, and between Tritt's Island and Oldwiler's 
Island, opposite the land of Jacob Baymiller, on the York 
County shore. 

July 31st— Samuel Baird, Agent for the Asylum Company; 
20 acres. Order iss'd 13th Sept., 1809. A small Island in the 
Northeast branch of the river Susquehanna, opposite the town 
of Asylum, in the County of Luzerne, Containing about twenty 
acres, part of which is in a state of cultivation. 

October 23d— George Eckert' & John Shura. order iss'd; 1 
acre. "Bare Island," Containing about one acre, which is 
susceptible of cultivation, whereon is no improvement what- 
ever. Situate in Upper Paxton Township, in the County of 
Dauphin, opposite the lands of John Huggins, on the Cumber- 
land County shore, and about a quarter of a mile below 
Berry's Falls or Riffles. 

Oct'r 24 — Tempest Wilson & Adam Ottstatt, order iss'd; 2 
acres. "Christopher Rush Island," containing about two acres, 
which Is susceptible of cultivation, and was first improved by 
them for a seine fishery in the month of October, in the year 
One thousand eight hundred and eight. Situate in Hempfield 
Township, in the County of Lancaster, about thirty perches 
below Scrub Island, about fifty perches above Kauffman's 
Island, opposite the mouth of Crise Creek, on the York County 
shore, and opposite the village of Columbia. 

Decem'r 19 — Jacob Carr, order issued; 1 acre. Warrant 
issued 20th Decem'r, 1811. An Island in the North Branch of 
the river Susquehanna, about eight and a half miles above 
Sunbury opposite to lands late of George Dougherty dec'd, 
containing about one acre, which is susceptible of cultivation, 
whereon there is no. improvement. The said Island is situate 
in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County. 

1810 — Jan'y 30th — William Clark and James Leman, order 
29~3-3d Ser. 



450 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

issued; 3 acres. William Clark and James Leman, of Point 
Township, make application for a small Island in the North 
East branch of the river Susquehanna, about six miles from 
the confluence of the north and west branches and opposite 
to lands of the estate of George Dougherty, deceased, & land 
of the said William Clark, in Shamokin Township, in North- 
umberland County, supposed to contain about three acres. 

Feb'y 28th— John Gaskins, order issued. Murder Island, 
situate on the north east branch of Susquehanna, about eight 
miles above Sunbury, on the north west side and lower end 
of Robert Gild's Island, in Shamokin township, Northumber- 
land County. 

April 4th — Charles Evans, order issued; warrant issued 6th 
Aug't, 1811; 1 acre. Rock Island, in the river Susquehanna, 
Containing about one acre, which is susceptible of cultivation, 
whereon is no improvement whatsoever, opposite the lands of 
Patience Wright, on the York County shore, and about two 
hundred perches to the westward of Garden Island, and about 
twenty perches below Mud Island, situate in Manor Township, 
Lancaster county. 

April 4 — Charles Evans, l^/^ acres; order issued. Warrant 
issued 6th Aug't, 1811. Mud Island, in the river Susquehanna, 
Containing about one acre and an half, which is susceptible 
of cultivation, whereon there is no improvement whatsoever, 
opposite to the lands of Patience Wright, on the York county 
shore, about two hundred perches to the Westward of Garden 
Island, at the lower end of Murphy's Hollow, and about twenty 
perches above Rock Island, situate in Manor Township, Lan- 
caster County. 

May 3d — John Gordon, 1 acre; order issued. Warrant iss'd 
30th August, 1810. "Little Chestnut Island," in the river 
Susquehanna, bounded on the lands of Christly Hare, on the 
East, on the West by Lafebres Island, on the North by the 
lands of Thomas Niel, and on the South by the lands of 
Henry Billmiers, said Island supposed to contain one acre, 
situate in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. 

May 5th — Alex'r Gordon, 2 acres; order issued. Wt. iss'd 
30th August, 1810. "The Deep Water Island," in the river 
Susquehanna, containing about two acres, which is suscep- 
tible of cultivation, whereon there is no improvement what- 
ever, about fifty perches below Cully's Falls, about twenty- 
perches northward of the upper end of Bear Island, and oppo- 
site to the mouth of Isabella Cully's run, on the Lancaster 
shore, situate in Martick Township, Lancaster county. 



IX TilE SUSQUEIIAXXA. 431 

May 11th— Charles Hall, 15 acres; order issued. "Turkey 
Island," in the West branch of Susquehanna, opposite a survey 
made for the late Samuel Walker, Esq'r, in the name of John 
Jervis, Sen'r, now in the possession of the said Hall, that the 
said Island contains perhaps fifteen acres more or less, part 
of which, perhaps five or six acres, is susceptible of cultiva- 
tion, on which an improvement has lately been made by the 
said Hall by erecting thereon a Cabbin, clearing a small 
portion of land & placing thereon his tenant, Joseph King, 
who now resides with his family on the said Island, situate 
in the County of Northumberland. 

May 31st — John Elliott, 2 acres; order issued. "Brushy 
Island," in the river Susquehanna, containing about two acres 
of land, situate at the head of Conewago falls, opposite to the 
town of Falmouth, and immediately below an Island called 
Elliott's Island, in Derry Township, Dauphin county. 

June 7th — John Mathiat, 1^4 acres; order issued. Warrant 
issued 19th August, 1811. "Rush Island," in the river Sus- 
quehanna, containing about one & a half acres, which is sus- 
ceptible of cultivation, and was first improved as a Seine 
fishery, in or about the month of September, in the year one 
thousand eight hundred, situate about eighty perches to the 
Eastward of Charles Evans' Island, about ninety perches below 
Luck Island, and directly opposite Keyler's Tavern, on the 
Lancaster shore, in Hempfield township, Lancaster County. 

June 7th — Peter Meyer, 1 acre; order issued. "Peter's 
Island," containing about one acre, which is susceptible of 
cultivation, whereon there is no improvement whatever, situ- 
ate about two perches to the Eastward of Brunk's Island, and 
about Fifty perches to the Westward of Shelly's Island and 
about one hundred perches below Brushy Island and about 
the latter distance below Goosehorn's Island, in Derry Town- 
ship, Dauphin county. 

June 7th — Geo. Ludwig & Jacob Sherrick, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 
12th March, 1811. "Sand Bar Island," in the river Susque- 
hanna, situate above Shad Island, opposite land of Philip 
Gallagher and land of said Ludwig & Sherrick. Containing 
about one acre, in Manor Township, Lancaster County. 

July 10 — Tempest Wilson, 1 acre; order issued. Warrant 
iss'd 23d October, 1810, to Peter Imswiler, in pursuance of a 
minute of the Board, dated 1st October. 1810. "Grape Island," 
in the river Susquehanna, containing about one acre, which 
is susceptible of cultivation, whereon there is no improvement 
whatever. Situate opposite the place called Murphy's Hollow, 



452 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

on the York shore, about one hundred perches to the North- 
westward of Patience Wright's Garden Island, about the 
same distance to the Eastward of Mud Island, and about 
seventy perches to the westward of Michael Whisler's Island, 
in Hempfield Township, Lancaster county. 

July 17th — William Ferree, 1 acre; order issued. W^t. iss'd 
15th May, 1812. "Cape Lookout Island," in the river Susque- 
hanna, containing about one acre, which is ■ susceptible of 
cultivation, situate opposite to the town of Falmouth, and 
about Eighty perches to the south (or below) John Elliott's 
Island, in Donegal Township, Lancas'r county. 

July 20th — Peter Eruschweiler, V2 acre; order issued. "Grass 
Patch," in the river Susquehanna, containing about 80 perches, 
part of which is improved, situate between P. Wright's Island 
and the York shore, in Manor Township, Lancaster county, the 
whole of which is susceptible of improvement. 

Aug't 10th— Jno. Mellinger, lA acre. Wt. issued 23d Aug'l, 
1810. "Brushy Island," opposite the mouth of Sterhan's run, 
on the Lancaster shore, in the township of Manor, in the 
County of Lancaster. 

Aug't 15 — George Carr, 7 acres; order issued. A small Island 
in Cinnamahoning creek, containing about six or seven acres, 
which is susceptible of cultivation, whereon there is no im- 
provement, being the first Island below the first fork of said 
creek, about sixty perahes below the mouth of a large run 
emptying into said creek, on the West side, in Dunstable town- 
ship, Lycoming county. 

Dec'r 1st— Bethuel Vincent, 30 acres. Warrant issued the 
17th April, 1811. Patented to S'd Vincent the 12th June, 1812. 
Applies for an Island in the West branch of the river Sus- 
quehanna, opposite the Town of Milton, in Turbutt Township, 
in the County of Northumerland, supposed to contain about 
Thirty acres, which Island is susceptible of cultivation. It is 
about thirty perches distant from the Eastern shore of the said 
River, and about forty perches from the West shore thereof. 
There is no known fishery about the said Island. 

1811 — Feb'y 7 — George Urey, 4 acres. Wt. iss'd 14 Jan'y, 1813. 
"Grassy Island," in the river Susquehanna, containing about 4 
acres, which is susceptible of cultivation and was first im- 
proved for the purpose of tillage, in or about the month of 
May. 1803, situate in Martick Township, Lancaster county, 
opposite to the lands of said Geo. Urey, on the York County 
shore, and about forty perches to the Eastward thereof, oppo- 
site the land of John McCreary, on the Lancaster shore. 



IX THE SUSQUEHA.NXA. 4:.:'. 

about one mile below Burkholder's Ferry, and about seventy 
perches above another Island belonging to the said Geo. TJrey. 
April 12th— John Read, 10 acres. Wt. iss'd 10th Novem'r. 
1813. Patented 24th Dec'r, 1S13. Applies for an Island in the 
river Susquehanna, supposed to contain ten acres, a part of 
which is susceptible of cultivation and was improved by George 
Reed, situate between Burkholder's Island & Ankrim's Island, 
opposite or above the Indian Step Falls. 

April 12th— John Read, 5 acres. "VVt. iss'd 10th Nov'r, 1813. 
Patented 24th Decem'r, 1813. Applies for an Island in the 
river Susquehanna, supposed to contain five acres and part of 
it susceptible of cultivation, situate up the river ten perches 
from the first and improved by said John Read. 

April 12th— John Read, 3 acres. Wt. iss'd 21st April. 1813. 
Patented the 13th November, 1813. Applies for an Island in 
the river Susquehanna, supposed to contain 3 acres, unim- 
proved, but susceptible of cultivation, situate between the first 
described and Kilgore's Fishdam. 

April 12th— John Read, 1 acre. Wt. iss'd 21st April, 1813. 
Patented 13th November, 1813. Applies for an Island in the 
river Susquehanna lying up the river from the second, suj)- 
posed to contain one acre and part of it susceptible of culti- 
A-ation. commonly known by the name of "Keagey's Rock." 

June 28— Robert Caffey & Will'm Heller, V2 acre. Apply 
for an Island in the river Susquehanna, in Donegal Township. 
Lancaster County, opposite land of John Haldeman, on the 
Lancaster shore, and the forge Island on the southwest, about 
three hundred yards from said Forge Island, containing about 
half an acre, it being unimproved and susceptible of cultiva- 
tion, and generally known by the name of "Madaria Island." 

July 1st — Samuel Myer & Peter Mundorff, 3 acres. Warrant 
iss'd 8th Jan'y, 1812. Apply for an Island in the river Susque- 
hanna, commonly called "Mary's Island," containing about 
three acres, which is susceptible of cultivation, whereon 
there is no improvement whatever, situate In Conestogoe Town- 
ship, Lancaster County, nearly opposite the mouth of Cones- 
togoe creek, on the Lancaster shore, and opposite Thomas 
Wilson's bottom, on the York shore, and between the said 
bottom and Conestogoe Island. 

July 1st— Archibald Hudders. 1 acre. Warrant issd 10th 
July, 1811. Patented to P. Hudders. the 9th March, 1S12. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Rush 
Island," containing about one acre of land, which is suscep- 
tible of cultivation and upon which an improvement was made 
in the year ISOS. Situate in Manor Township. Lancaster 



4.5-1 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

County, opposite to land of Isaac C. Kaufman and about 
thirty perches East of Peter Levengood's Island and about fifty 
perches S. W. of Patience Wright's Island. 

July 1st — John Robinson, 4 acres. Applies for an Island in 
the river Susquehanna, commonly called "Patton's Island," 
containing about four acres, which is susceptible of cultivation, 
whereon there is no improvement whatever, Situate in Mar- 
tick Township, in the County of Lancaster, oposite the lands of 
John Patton, on the Lancaster shore, about thirty perches to 
the Northward of the Upper end of Brushy Island & at the 
upper end of Cully's Falls. 

July 1st — John Stauffer, 1 acre. Wt. issued 27th November, 
1811. Patent issued 24th Sept'r, 1813. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna, called "Rock Island," containing 
about one acre of land, which is susceptible of cultivation 
and upon which an improvement was made in the beginning 
of April last, situate in Manor Township, Lancaster County, 
opposite to land of the heirs of Jacob Miller, dec'd, and to 
the West of an Island called Buttonwood Island and about 
one hundred yards north of an Island called Mary's Island. 

July 1st — John Dunn, Vi acre. Applies for an Island in the 
river Susquehanna, called "Little Rockey Island." Situate 
in Martick Township, Lanc'r County, opposite to land of 
Widow Cully and about ten perches north of Morrison's Rock, 
and supposed to be about forty perches East of Wild cat 
Island and about twenty perches west of Rockey Island. 

July 1st — William Ferree, 1 acre. Valuation returned 15th 
May, 1812. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, 
commonly called "Upper Snake Island," on which there is no 
improvement, but is susceptible of cultivation, situate in 
Donegal Township, Lancaster County, about ten perches above 
or north of Little Snake Island and about Fifty Perches from 
the York shore. 



The following Entries were Omitted at their proper dates: 
1797— Aug't 7th — Joseph Glancy, 2 or 3 acres; valuation re- 
turned. Applies for a small Island in the river Susquehanna, 
called "Clancy's Island," in Paxton Township, Dauphin County, 
opposite Clancy's Ferry, on the West shore of said river, about 
two miles above Middletown, opposite land of one Heister, 
on the Eastern shore, unimproved, but susceptible of cul- 
tivation. 
Aug't 7th — Nathan Schair, 2 or 3 acres; valuation returned. 



IX THE SUSQUEHANNA. 455 

Applies for a small Island in the river Susquehanna, in Paxton 
Township. Dauphin County, about half a mile below an Island 
this day applied for by Joseph Glancy on the Western shore 
of said river and opposite laud of one Gross, on the Eastern 
shore, and about half a mile from the Western shore, which 
said Island is stated to be unimproved, but susceptible of 
cultivation. 

1S02— Aug't 7th— William Ellis, 3 acres; valuation returned. 
Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called "Malta," 
in the possession of said Ellis, situate in the northeast branch 
of said river, about four miles above the town of Catawissa, 
lying alongside of a tract called the Narrow bottom, the prop- 
erty of said Ellis, unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation. 
Date of application. 11th May, 1802. 

Sept'r 28 — Israel Nestleroad, 2 acres; valuation returned. 
Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called "Creek's 
Mouth Island," opposite the mouth of Conestogoe creek, & 
Conestogoe Island, between them and the Lancaster shore, in 
Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County, which said Island is 
stated to be improved. Date of application, 9th Aug't, 180^. 

Nov'r 18 — James Mills, 2 acres. Warrant iss'd 22nd March, 
1803. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called 
"Birch Island," about three or four miles above Middletown, 
opposite land of Joseph Burd, on the Eastern shore of said 
river, and opposite land of one Keen, on the Western shore. 
The Island lays near the middle of the river, in Paxton Town- 
ship, Dauphin County, unimproved, but susceptible of culti- 
vation. Date of application, 7th Aug't, 1797. 

1803— Aug't 24th— Abraham Werfell, % acre. Warrant issued 
9th NoVr, 1803. Patented 2nd Dec'r, 1803. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna called "Willow Island." about half 
a mile aboVe Burkholder's Ferry, about fifty perches below 
Eshleman's Falls and about fifty perches to the Eastward 
of Stoner's Island, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster county, 
unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation. Date of Applic'n, 
23d Aug't. 1803. (Not on file.) 

1805— May 15th— John Scott, 3 acres. Wt. iss'd 10th May, 1806. 
Patented 7th April, 1807. Applfes for an Island in the river 
Susquehanna, in Martick Township, Lancaster County, called 
"Brushy Island," about thirty perches below Patton's Island 
and about forty perches above Sand-Bar Island, is unimproved, 
but susceptible of cultivation. Date of application, 23d Aug't, 
1803. 

Aug't 15— John Mundorf. for himself & the other heirs of 
George Mundorf, dec'd, 7 acres. Wt. iss'd 20ta Sept'r, 1805. 



456 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

Patented 27tli Sept'r, 1805. Apply for au Island in the river 
Susquehanna, in Conestogoe Township, Lancaster County, 
called "Mundorf s Island," lying opposite the lands formerly 
owned by Benjamin Eshleman, but now by Christian Shenk, 
said Island is stated to be unimproved, but susceptible of 
cultivation. Date of application, 13th Dec'r, 1802. 

1808— Dec'r 12th— Isaac Kauffman, 5 acres. Wt. 27th Decem- 
ber, 1808. Patented 11th April, 1810. "Abraham Stauffer's Carp 
Island," containing about five acres, in Manor Township, Lan- 
caster county, opposite the land that was formerly the said 
Abraham Stauffer's and about fifty perches in the river, in a 
North West course from Joseph Charles' house, near the said 
river, is improved and susceptible of cultivation. Date of 
application, 12th December, 1808. 

1811 — Aug't 5th — Charles Evans, 1 acre. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna, commonly called "Worm Island," 
which is* susceptible of cultivation, whereon there is no im- 
provement. Situate in Manor Township, Lancaster county, 
opposite the lands pf Patience Wright on the York shore, 
about two hundred perches to the Westward of P. Imsweiler's 
Island, and about two perches to the northward of Mud 
Island. 

Aug't 5 — Ephraim Heller & Dan'l Ehrisman, 2l^ acres; 
valuation returned. Apply for an Island in the river Swatara 
about two miles from its confluence with the Susquehanna. 
Situate in Swatara township. Dauphin county, susceptible of 
cultivation. 

Aug't 6— Jacob Geib & John Bear, % acre. Wt. issued 21st 
November, 1811. Apply for an Island in the river Susque- 
hanna in the Turkey hill falls, commonly called "Beaver 
Island," which is susceptible of cultivation, and was first im- 
proved by them for a Seine fishery on the 1st July, 1811, situ- 
ate in Manor Township, Lancaster county, opposite the point 
of Turkey hill, on the Lancaster shore, and opposite the mouth 
of Beaver run, on the York shore. 

Aug't 6 — Jacob Geib & John Bear, 1 acre. Wt. issued 21st 
November, 1811. Apply for an Island in the river Susque- 
hanna, commonly called "Turkey Island," which is susceptible 
of cultivation, and which has been first improved by them 
for a Seine Fishery on the 15th July, 1811. Situate in Manor 
Township, Lancaster county, and in the Turkey Hill Falls, 
opposite the point of Turkey Hill on the Lancaster shore and 
nearly opposite the mouth of Beaver run on the York shore. 

Aug't 12 — Christ'n Crealy, Fred'k Schmeltzer & Jacob Wit- 
man, V2 acre. Wt. issued 22d November, 1811. Apply for an 



IX THE SUSQUEHANXA. ^r.T 

Island in the river Susquehanna, commonly called "Willow 
Island," which is susceptible of cultivation, on which there 
is no improvement. Situate in Manor Township, Lancaster 
county, about four perches above Waghtel's Island about 
five hundred perches below Turkry Hill falls, and opposite 
to the lands of the said Christian Crealy. on the York shore. 

Aug't 12th— Peter Kline, M acre. Wt. issued 21st November, 
1811. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, com- 
monly called "Rocky Island." which is susceptible of culti- 
vation, and has been first improved by him for a Seine fishery 
on the 15th July, 1811. Situate in Manor Township, Lancas- 
ter county, about forty perches to the Eastward of Waghiel's 
Island and opposite to lands of Christian Kendlg, on the 
Lancaster shore. 

Sept'r 3d — Charles Evans, 1 acre. Applies for an Island in 
the river Susquehanna, commonly called "Duck Island." situ- 
ate in Manor Township, Lancaster County, about one hundred 
perches from the main land on the East side of said river, 
the property of Jacob Fry, and about sixty perches southeast 
of Jacob Musser's Island, unimproved, but susceptible of cul- 
tivation. 

Sept'r 3 — Charles Evans, V2 acre. Wt. issued 1st October, 
1811. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called 
"Middle Island," whereon there is no improvement, but sus- 
ceptible of cultivation, situate in Manor Township, Lancaster 
county, about forty perches west of Garden Island, and about 
the same distance east of the head of Rock Island. 

Sept'r 3d — Lewis W'hisler, 1 acre. W^t. issued 3d October, 
1811. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, called 
"Bush Island," which was improved by the said Whisler about 
four years ago, situate in Manor Township, Lancaster county, 
about one hundred and fifty perches from the Lancaster shore, 
opposite the land of Isaac Kaufman and about three perches 
below Archibald Hudder's Island. 

Sept'r 6th— Isaac Kendrick, Jr., 1^ acre. Applies for an 
Island in the river Susquehanna, called "Fish Island." which is 
susceptible of cultivation and on which an improvement was 
made in September. 1807. Situate in Manor Township, l^n- 
caster county, about forty perches south of Hershey's Island, 
and about the same distance northeast of Hudder's or Brush 
Island, and opposite to land of Isaac Kaufman. 

Sept'r nth— Samuel Bethel, James Wright & James Wright, 
Jr., in trust, &ca., 1 acre. Valuation returned. Wt. issued 
2 Feb'y, 1814. Apply for an Island in the river Susquehanna, 
called "Bushey Island," nearly opposite the town of Columbia. 



45S- WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

and about forty perches from the York county shore, which 
said Island is unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation, situ- 
ate in Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. 

Sept'r 11th— Samuel Bethel, Jas. Wright & Jas. Wright, Jr., 
in trust, &ca., 1 acre. Valuation returned. Wt. iss'd 2d 
Peb'y, 1814. Apply for an Island in the river Susquehanna 
called "Big Island." Situate in Hempfield township, Lancaster 
county, nearly opposite the town of Columbia and about one 
hundred perches from the Lancaster shore, unimproved, but 
susceptible of cultivation. 

Sept'r 11th— Samuel Bethel, Guardian, &ca., 1/2 acre. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called "Little 
Fishing Island," situate in Hempfield township, Lancaster 
county, about one mile below the town of Columbia near the 
middle of said river, unimproved, but susceptible of culti- 
vation. 

Sept'r 13th— Ja's Gammill, 2 acres. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna called "Pessussy Island," which is 
susceptible of cultivation, whereon there is no improvement. 
Situate in Drumore Township, Lancaster county, about one 
mile and a half above Peach Bottom Ferry and about one mile 
above the Big Island. 

Oct'r 1st — Isaac Kendrick, Jun'r, % acre. Wt. issued 3d 
October, 1811. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna 
called "Sun Fish Island," situate in Manor Township, Lan- 
caster county, about ten perches to the northward of Michael 
Wissler's Island, about twenty perches to the Eastward of 
Snyder's Island, opposite the lands of Jacob Strickler's, on 
the Lancaster shore, and about twenty perches below the falls, 
which is susceptible of cultivation and was first improved by 
him for a Seine fishery on the 1st April, 1810. 

Oct'r 2d— David Shultz, 1 acre. Applies for an Island in the 
river Susquehanna called "Grass Island," which is susceptible 
of cultivation and was first improved for a Seine fishery in the 
year 1801. Situate in Manor Township, Lancaster County, be- 
tween Evans' and Mathiot's Islands, opposite the lands of said 
applicant, on the Lan'r shore & opposite lands of Peter Luv- 
ingood, on the York shore. 

Oct. 3d— Michael Wissler, valuation returned; % acre. Ap- 
lies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called "Cooper's 
Rock Island." Situate in Hempfield Township, Lancaster 
county, about four hundred yards from York county shore, op- 
posite to land of William Wright & opposite to land of John 
Hogentoogler, on the Lanc'r shore, stated to be unimproved, 
but susceptible of cultivation. 



IN THE SUSQUEHANNA. *•>■> 

Oct'r 3d— Isaac Kendrick, Jr.. valuation returned; V* acre. 
Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna called "Cherry 
Island." Situate in Manor Township, Lan'r county, about 
thirty perches North East of Sun Fish Island, about ten 
perches west of John Snyder's Island & opposite to land of 
Jacob Strickler, unimproved, but susceptible of cultivation. 

Oct'r 14— Isaac Kendrick, Jr., 1 acre. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna called "Cat Fish Island," situate 
in Manor Township, Lan'r county, opposite the lands of And'w 
Kaufman Esq'r, and Joshua Koeler. on the Lancaster shore, 
about ten perches to the Northwestward of Mathiofs Island 
and about sixty perches to the Northeastward of Evans' Island, 
unimproved, but suscepUble of cultivation. 

Nov'r 27— Jno. Stauffer. V2 acre. Warrant iss'd I6U1 March. 
1812 Patent iss'd 24th Septem'r, 1813. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna called "Little Willow Island." situ- 
ate in Manor Town'p, Lancaster county, opposite lands late of 
Jacob Miller, dec'd. on the Lancaster shore, and opposite to 
lands of Benjamin Kauffman and others on the York shore, 
about one perch and a half below Rock Island, about sixty 
perches to the Westward of Buttonwood Island and about 
twenty perches above Mary's Island. 

Nov'r 27th-Jacob Reyner, 3 acres. Applies for an Island 
in the river Susquehanna, situate in Conestoga Township, 
Lancaster Co'y, about one hundred yards from a place called 
"Frank Rock," on the Lancaster County shore. 



Note.-From this forward no entries are to be made until 
after the warrants have Issued. 

1812— Apr 21— John Wissler & Jacob Schock, Jr.. 1 acre. 
Wt iss'd 28th May, 1812. Apply for an Island In the river 
Susquehanna, situate in Manor Township. Lancaster county, 
opposite "Wissler's Island." called "Cabin Branch Island. 

Apr 21-John Wissler & Jacob Schock. Jr., 1 acre. Wt 
iss'd 8th Julv, 1812. Apply for an Island in the river Susque- 
hanna called the "Mill Island." situate in Manor Town p. 
Lancaster County, opposite Drift's Mill. 

•Vpr 21-John Wissler & Jacob Schock. Jr., 1 acre. ^\ t. iss d 
'>8 May. 1812. Apply for an Island in the river Susquehanna 
called "Canadohola Island" situate in Manor Township. Lan- 
caster county, opposite Cabin Branch. 



460 WARRANTS FOR ISLANDS 

26th May— Philip Newbecker, 7 acres. Wt. iss'd 11th July, 
1812. Patented the 18th Aug't, 1812. Applies for an Island in 
the river Susquehanna called "Newbecker's alias Powle's 
Island," situate in Halifax Township, Dauphin county, oppo- 
site Powle's creek and the plantation of said Newbecker. 

28th May — Abra'm Boettner, 40 perches. Wt. issued 8th 
July, 1812. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, 
in Manor Township, Lancaster county, called "Muskrat Island," 
opposite the Blue Rock farm, about one hundred perches 
from said farm. 

28th May — Abra'm Boettner, 40 perches. Wt. issued 8th 
July, 1812. Applies for an Island in the river Susquehanna, 
called "Goose Island," situate in Manor Town'p, Lancaster 
county, opposite Dritt's house, South East of the Middle Isle 
of Promise. 



HEPORT 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS 



1791. 



BEPOllT ON THE UNAPPROPIUATED ISLANDS 
IN THE EIVEKS DELAWARE, SCHUYLKIL'^ 
AND SUSQUEHANNA, 3791. 



Pennsylvania, ss: ^ j * 

In Pursuance of a ^varrant dated the thirteenth day of 
October 1760, requiring Nicholas Scull, then Surveyor General, 
to survey for the use of the Honorable Proprietaries the sev- 
eral unappropriated Islands in the Rivers Delaware, Schuylkill 
and Susquehanna, and the several other Rivers and Creeks m 
said Province, and to make returns of the same from time 
to time into the Secretaries' office for their use, I do hereby 
certify that there was surveyed by James Scull, Deputy Sur- 
veyor, in the month of June, 1761, the following Islands, situate 
in the River Schuylkill aforesaid, viz:- 

No 1 Lying opposite to the lands of Thomas Wright and 
Isaac Wright, in Berks County, containing one acre and one 
hundred and thirty perches and allowance of six P'r C t 

Nos 2 and 3. Two Islands opposite to the lands of David 
Longanacker and John Buckwalder. one containing i^'^y-^^'^^^ 
perches and allow; the other, one acre and thirty and hirtj- 
Lee perches and allowance, situate between the Counties of 
Philadelphia and Chester. t, i. 

NO 4 and 5. Two Islands, opposite the lands of Thomas Rook 
and Adam Holman, one containing twenty-nine perches and a 
haK. the other. Thirty perches and allow. Situate between 
Philadelphia and Chester Counties. , ^^ „f 

NO 6 and 7. Two Islands lying opposite to the lands of 
Michael Stout and Richard Hockley, one of them coiitaimng 
^ne hundred and fourteen perches and allowance, the other 
thirty-nine perches and allow. 

No S Lying opposite to the lands of Herman Stall and 
l2eJ K ppfe. between the Counties of Philadelphia and 
Chester containing nineteen Acres and twenty-seven perches 
and allow. 



464 REPORT OX THE 

No. 9. Lying opposite to the lands of Jotin Swaner and 
John Linderman, in Philadelphia County, containing one hun- 
dred and thirty perches and allow. 

No. 10. Lying opposite to the lands of James Brooks and 
John Swaner, in Philadelphia County, containing thirty-eight 
perches and allow. 

No. 11. Lying opposite the lands of James Brooks and John 
Swaner, containing one Acre and allow. 

No. 12. Lying opposite to McCall's Manor and land of James 
English, between the Counties of Philadelphia and Chester, 
containing one hundred and twenty-seven perches and allow. 

No. 13. Lying opposite to the lands of Jacob Shontz and 
Martin Orner, between the Counties of Philadelphia and Ches- 
ter, containing one Acre and one hundred and eighteen perches 
and allow. 

No. 14. Lying opposite to the land of Thomas May and 
John Stoner, containing two Acres and twenty-seven perches 
and allowance. 

No. 15. Two Islands lying opposite to the lands of Joseph 
Kirby and William Bird, Esq., one of them containing one acre 
and one hundred and twenty-one perches and allowance, 
the other one acre fifty-eight perches and allow. 

No. 16. Lying opposite to the land of John Kirling and Peter 
Haws, in Berks County, containing one hundred lifty-six 
perches and allow. 

No. 17. Lying opposite to the lands of Isaac Wiseman and 
John Honer, in Berks County, containing eighty-two perches 
and allow. 

No. IS. Lying opposite to the lands of Isaac Wiseman and 
John Stoner, dn Berks County, containing two acres and a half 
and allowance. 

No. 19. Lying opposite to the lands of Jonas Yocham and 
Abraham Wanger, in Berks County, containing five Acres 
and Seventy-seven perches and allowance. 

No. 20. Lying opposite to the land of John Wanger and 
Martin Orner, containing four acres, thirteen perches and al- 
lowance. 

No. 21. Lying opposite to the lands of Jost Herner and 
Widow Book, between the Counties of Philadelphia and Ches- 
ter, containing seventy perches and allow. 

No. 22. Lying opposite to the lands of Leonard Leboe, Rich- 
and Lewis a.nd Josiah Boone, in the County of Berks, contain- 
ing six Acres, ten perches and allow. 

No. 23. Lying opposite to the lands of Jonathan Worrow and 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 465 

John Curtz, in Berks County, containing one hundred and 
twenty-four perches and allowance. 

No. 21. Lying opposite the lands of Martin Rikeboch and 
John and Stephen Kurtz, in Berks County, containing two 
acres and thirty-six perches and allowance. 

No. 25. Lying opposite to land of the Honorable Prop'rs and 
William Huttenstine's land, in the County of Berks, containing 
fifteen Acres, eighteen perches and allowance. Returned into 
the Secretaries' office the 27th day of June, 1763. 

Per. JNO. LUKENS, Survej-'r. 



Pennsylvania, ss: 

In the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, 
Thomas Mifflin, Governor of the said Commonwealth. 

[Seal.] THO. MIFFLIN. 

To the Secretary, Surveyor General and Receiver General of 
the Land OflBce of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 

Whereas, It is provided in and by an act, entitled "An act 
to provide further regulations whereby to secure fair and equal 
proceedings in the Land Office and in the Surveying of Lands," 
that all Islands within the bed of the river Susquehanna and 
of the East or West Branches thereof, and of the rivers Ohio, 
Allegheny and Delaware, which be within the said new pur- 
chase, together with the appropriated Lands North Westward 
of the rivers Ohio and Alle^'heny and the right of preemption 
of one thousand acres of land in the forks of Sinnemahoning, 
near the great or Buffalo Swamp, which is hereby reserved 
and granted to General James Potter, shall be excepted an'd 
reserved from all such applications as are herein before men- 
tioned and from all Surveys under the same; and the said 
Island, and every of them, may and shall be sold by public 
sale, or otherwise, by special order of the President or Vice- 
President in Council, concerning each of them, for the best 
prices that can be gotten for the same Island'^. 

And, whereas. The powers of the late President or Vice- 
President in Council are by Law vested in the Governor of the 
Commonwealth; 

And, whereas, Sundry persons have presented applications 
to me for the preemption and purchase of Certain oi the said 
Island agreeably to the schedule hereunto annexed; 
30-3-3d Ser. 



466 REPORT ON THE 

Now Know ye, That in order to execute the said recited act. 
with Justice to the public and the respective applicants, 1 
have deemed it expedient to authorize you, the said Secretary, 
Surveyor General, and Receiver General of the Land office, 
and you are hereby authorized, by all lawful and competent 
means, to ascertain the true value of each and every of the 
Said Islands, and thereupon each and every of them to sell 
by public sale, or otherwise, for the best price that can be got 
for the same respectively; provided, such price shall not be 
less than the amount of the value of the Islands respectively 
ascertained as aforesaid, and provided also, that a preference 
at such price shall be given to the several applicants in the 
annexed schedule named. 

And you will, with all possible dispatch, make report to 
me, in writing, of your proceedings in the premises. 

Given under my Hand and the Less seal of the State, at 
Philadelphia, the eleventh day of March, in the year of Our 
Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five; and of the 
Commonwealth the nineteenth. 

By the Governor. 

A. J. DALLAS, 

Secretary. 

The following is a copy of the Schedule of applications, re- 
ferred to in the foregoing Commission: 



A LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR ISLANDS, 1811. 

1791 — May 31st — By John Beaumont, for an Island in Dela- 
ware river called Smith's Island, near "Wells' Falls, containing 
at low water about two acres. 

June 17th — Charles Pryor, for an Island in the said river 
opposite the township of lower Makefield, in the County of 
Bucks, containing about four acres, for which he olfers twenty 
pounds. 

June 21st — Thomas Smith, for the first mentioned island, 
June 21, 1791. The Surveyor General reported its value to be 
£15 0, which sum was received of Mr. Smith, subject to the 
Governor's acceptance of the same as a consideration for the 
said Island. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 467 

Memorandum.— James Trimble stands accountable for this 
Sum. 

July 13th— John Duer, for two islands in the same river 
called "Duer's Islands," for which he will pay twelve pounds 
specie, and requests a patent. 

July Sth— George Wall. Three islands in the said river 
called "Cut bitch Islands." containing about four acres, for 
which he will pay such price as may be agreed on. 

July 25th— Joseph Smith, for the same Islands. 

Sept. Sth— Conrad Schumaker. for an island in the said river 
about three miles below the Town of Easton, in Northampton 
County, containing about fifteen acres. 

Sept. 20th— John Hough, for an Island or Bar, situate near 
the middle of said river, on which he hath made some improve- 
ment for a fishery. 

1792— January 11th— Thomas Thompson, for a small Island in 
the said river, opposite to Falls Township, in the County of 
Bucks, which is known by the name of Peruirg, on which is 
made a small improvement for a fishery. 

May 11th— John Lockart, and filed with the late Council 
30th Nov'r. 1789, for an Island in the said river lying between 
Tinicum and Hog Island, coi.taiuing, it is supposed, ten cr 
fifteen acres. 

April ISth— Jeremiah Jackson, for three small Islands, situ- 
ate in Penn Creek, which empties into- Susquehanna river 
about a mile from the mouth, opposite land of the said Jack- 
son, in Northumberland County, one containing one acre and 
a half, and other about one-quarter of an acre, and the othe'r 
about an acre and a half. 

April 27th— Thomas Hartley, for an Island in Penn's Creek, 
containing about twenty-five acres, opposite to land belonging 
to him in Northumberland County. 

1794 — January 31st — John Wilkins, for an Island in the river 
Allegheny, opposite to the mouth of French Creek, supposed 
to contain 100 acres, for which he will pay one dollar per acre. 

May 20th— ■\Villiam Elliott, for an Island in French Creek, 
at the mouth of Cussawago Creek, supposed to contain about 
one hundred acres. He will pay one dollar per acre, or such 
sum as it may be valued at by proper persons to be appointed 
for that purpose. 

May 20th — George Taylor, for an Island in Allegheny river 
called Tioanesta Island, at the mouth of Tioanesta Creek, 
supposed to Contain 30 acres, for which he will pay as above. 

May 20th — Gabriel Blakeney, for an Island in the river 
Allegheny called Mahoning Island, situate about two miles 



46S REPORT ON THE 

below the mouth of Mahoning Creek, being the second Island 
below the said Creek, supposed to contain about fifty acres, 
for which he will pay as aforesaid. 

May 20th — John Myers, for an Island in the said river called 
Owens's Island, situate about two miles below Amberson's 
Falls, and opposite lands belonging to Tidball and Company, 
supposed to contain about one hundred acres, for which he will 
pay as aioresaia. 

1795 — February 8th— Charles Kcau, for an Island in the Sus- 
quehanna, in the Township of Middle Paxton, in the County of 
Dauphin, commonly called Frey's Island, he having, or claim- 
ing, the pre-emption thereof under Frey. 

Schedule in the annexed order of sale referred to. 

A. J. DALLAS, 

Secretary. 

Philadelphia, June 10th, 1795 — George Taylor applies for an 
Island in Allegheny River called Tionesta Island at the mouth 
of Tionesta Creek, supposed to contain 30 acres, for which 
he will pay one Dollar per acre. 

Sir, 

You are hereby directed to survey the above Island and make 
return thereof to the Surveyor General's office. 

• DANIEL BRODHEAD. S. G. 
FRANCIS JOHNSTON, R. G. 
DAVID KENNEDY, Sec'y Land Office. 

To the proper Deputy Surveyor of the District to which the 
above Island lies contiguous. 

John Wilkins applies for an Island in the River Allegheny, 
opposite the mouth of French Creek, supposed to contain 100 
acres, for which he will pay one Dollar per acre. 

Purchase money paid 18th May, 1794. See old Purchase 
Ledger 0, page 89. P. in C. L. No. 1, p. 53 and 55. 

Sir, 

You are hereby directed to survey the above Island and 
make return thereof to the Surveyor General's office. 

DANIEL BRODHEAD. S. G. 

FRANCIS JOHNSTON, R. G. 

DAVID KENNEDY, Sec'y Land Office. 

To the proper deputy of the District to which the above Island 
lies contiguous. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 4bH 

1795_October 10th— Andrew Porter applies for Sweeney's 
Island, in the Allegheny, containing 31 acres 151 perches. 

N. B. This Island is about thirteen miles above Pittsburgh 
and just above the mouth of Deer Creek. 

November 19th— David Meade applies for an Island in 
French Creek, directly opposite and Convenient to his House 
at Cussewaga and which he hath Cultivated these several 
years past. 

Dec'r nth— James Mehaffy applies for an Island in Alle- 
gheny River about two miles above the mouth of Kiska- 
minetas, supposed to contain twenty-five acres. This appli- 
cation is accepted and ordered to be filed among the other 
applications for Islands in the Secretary's office. The Price 
agreed on is two Dollars per acre. 

1796— May 16th— John Hoge applies for an Island in the Ohio 
River called Hoge's or the overflowed Island below Crow's 
Island. It contains between sixty and one hundred acres, for 
which he agrees to pay the price which may be fixed by the 
Commissioners, but suggests the propriety of fixing a lower 
price for such part thereof as is usually inundated by common 
freshets. 

October 20th-William Green applies for the grant of an 
Island in the Allegheny river containing from 30 to fifty acres, 
opposite the mouth of Crooked Creek, commonly known by 
the name of Green's Island, for which he agrees to pay the 
price which may be fixed by the Commissioners. 

John Mahaffey applies for an Island in the Allegheny 
River containing about ten acres, nearly opposite to Nich- 
olson's Falls, for which he agrees to pay the price which may 
be fixed by the Commissioners. 

Oct'r 31st-Archibald McCall. Jun'r. applies for an Island 
in Allegheny River, supposed to contain from five to ten acres 
and nearly opposite the mouth of Lime Stone Creek for which 
he agrees to pay the price that may be fixed by the Commis- 
sioners. . 

December 13th-William Barns applies for an Island in the 
Allegheny River, half a mile above the mouth of Bull Creek, 
supposed to corf^in about ten acres. 

1795-James O'Hara. in behalf of his friend. Daniel Sweaney. 

applies for an Island in Allegheny River called ;^-aney s 

Island- on which he hath lived many years, made valuable 

mpro;ements and raised a large family. Application _wa.s 



470 REPORT ON THE 

made for Sweaney's Island in behalf of Sweaney in the year 
1792, by the assistance of Mr. Nathaniel Irish, but the appli- 
cation was not filed, as a Patent could not be granted at that 
time. 

Jonathan Grant applies for an Island in the Ohio river, 
the first of any consequence and the second of any kind 
above the State line, commonly known by the name of 
"Phillis's Island" (vide the original application). 

Nov'r 4th— Abraham Ritchie applies for an Island in the 
Ohio River, about five miles below Pittsburgh, called "Cow 
Island," supposed to contain about forty acres, for which he 
agrees to pay immediately one Dollar per acre, or such price 
as may be fixed by suitable persons to be appointed to value 
the same. 

Nov'r 6th — William Todd applies for a small Island oppo- 
site to the mouth of Limestone Run, in the Allegheny River, 
supposed to contain four acres, for which he agrees to pay 
two Dollars per acre. 

1798— Feb'y 8th— Geo. Wallace applies for an Island in Alle- 
gheny River two miles above Pittsburgh, containing five or six 
acres. (See letters and depositions on the subject in the files.) 

March 5th — John Wilkins, Jun'r, applies for an Island in 
the Allegheny river known by the name of "Giashuta's Island," 
about five miles above Pittsburgh, and opposite "Giashuta's 
Bottom," supposed to contain five acres, for which he will pay 
such price as may be fixed by the Commissioners. 

Secretary's office, 

Philadelphia, April 2nd, 1798.. 
Gentlemen, 

The Governor having fully considered your report of the 21 
of last month upon the application of George Wallace, Esq., 
for a grant of Cork's Island, in the Allegheny river, has ap- 
proved of your valuation of the same, and directs me to re- 
quest that you will be pleased to take the necessary steps to 
obtain a survey of the same and a return thereof, in order 
that a Patent may issue to Mr. Wallace, upon his paying into 
the Receiver General's ot&ce the purchase money, agreeably 
to the said valuation. 
I am, 

Respectfully, 

Your Most Ob't Serv't, 

JAMES TRIMBLE, 
Deputy Secretary, 
To the officers of the Land office. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 471 

1797— Sept. 22nd— Jeremiah Barker applies for an Island in 
the Ohio river called "Cow Island," containing 41 acres 119 
perches, about five or six miles below Pittsburgh. 

April 19th, 1798. 

At a meeting of the Land ofiicers, Pursuant to a Commis- 
sion under the less Seal of the State, and under the Governor's 
signature, bearing date the 11th day of March, 1795, and in 
conformity to the Governor's instructions of the 22 September, 
in the same year, 

Resolved, That all the Islands not already appropriated in 
the rivers Allegheny and Ohio shall be forthwith surveyed and 
returned into the Surveyor General's office, and that the said 
officers shall proceed to sell the same by public sale, to the 
highest and best bidder, at the town of Pittsburgh, on Monday, 
the lt6h day of July next, at the hour of ten in the forenoon. 
And the Secretary of the Land office is requested to give public 
notice thereof at least six weeks in the Pittsburgh Gazette and 
one of the Philadelphia newspapers. 

By order of the Land officers. 

JOHN HALL, 
Secretary. 

Notice is hereby given that the sale of the Islands in the 
Allegheny and Ohio Rivers is postponed 'till further notice, as 
the returns of surveys thereof have not yet been made, agree- 
ably to the directions of the officers of the Land officers of 
the 19th April last. 
By order of the Land officers. 

JOHN HALL. 
Secretary. 
Land Department, Phil'a, 6th July, 1798. 



Jslanfh solfl ill the Rirer.^ Ohio and AUcgheivi it(jrccably to the resolves 

of the Supreme Executive Council ami entered in Honk of Sxles of 

Depreciation lands. See page 42 in said book. 

1790— Feb'y 26— "William Todd. Esq., applies for an Island 

situate in the Allegheny River nearly opposite to and above 

the mouth of Buffalo Creek, supposed to contain 2.5 or 30 acres. 

P'r resolve dated 26th Feb'y. 1790. 

Mar. 12th— Robert Elliott & Elie Williams. Assignees of 



472 REPORT ON THE 

John Hamilton, apply for an Island in the river Ohio called 
"Chartiers Island," (commonly called Hamilton's Island) con- 
taining 136 acres and 21 perches. P'r resolve dated 17th Nov., 
1788, & 18th Feb'y, 1790. 

Ap'l 6th — William "Wilson applies for an Island in the River 
Allegheny called "Wilson's Island," containing 33 acres & 3 
q'rs. P'r resolve dated 17th Nov'r, 1788. 

Ap'l 6th — Samuel Hulings applies for an Island in the river 
Allegheny occupied by said Hulings, containing 14 acres and 
17 perches. 

The following Applications were made in Pursuance of an 
Act of Assembly, passed the 27th day of January, 1806: 

1806 — Mar. 18th — George Huber, warrant issued 5th Jan'y, 
1807. Applies for two vacant Islands in the River Lehigh, 
about two miles above Bethlehem, near lands of Sterner. 

Ap'l 1st — John Mullowney, warr't issued 13th October, 1806. 
Pat'd 18th May, 1808. Applies for an Island in the river Dela- 
ware called "Mullowney's Island," containing fifteen acres, 
near the S. W. point of the mouth of the river Schuylkill, 
in Kingsess township, Phil'a County. 

Ap'l 22nd — James Miller applies for an Island in the river 
Allegheny, commonly called "Cut Wright's Island," opposite 
the mouth of Bull Creek, in Allegheny County, containing 
eighteen acres or thereabouts. 

June 10th — John Lyon, valuation returned. Applies for an 
Island in the river Allegheny immediately below the mouth of 
Hemlock Creek, in Venango County, called "The Dam," sup- 
posed to contain thirty-five acres, which said Island is unim- 
proved. 

July 7th — Henry Kilbuck, valuation returned. Applies for 
an improved Island at the Junction of the river Allegheny 
with the Ohio, known by the name of "Kilbucks or Smoke 
Island," containing about twenty acres and opposite the town 
of Pittsbursh. 

Aug. 1st — Benjamin F. Brewster, valuation returned. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the River Allegheny, commonly called 
"Sweaney's Island," about seven miles below the mouth of 
Bull Creek, in Indiana (formerly Deer) township. County of 
Allegheny, containing about 28 acres. 

Sept. 30 — James Walker, valuation returned. New Order to 
Eli Holeman, 21st Sept., 1819. Applies for an Island in the 
river Allegheny, called the "Big Cush Cush Island," about a 
half mile below Eli Holman's, containing about seventy acres, 
situate in Allegheny township, Venango County. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 473 

Oct. 13tb— John Mullowney, warr't issued 15th Jan'y, 1807. 
Applies for an Island in the River Delaware called "McKean's 
Island," near or next to Hog Island southward, being unim- 
proved, situate in the township of Tinicum, in Delaware 
County. 

Nov'r 12th— John Andrews, valuation returned. May 15th, 
1816, wari't issued to Nathan Howard. Applies for an Island 
in the river Allegheny called "Brokenstraw Island," supposed 
to contain ten acres, being the -first Island below the mouth of 
Brokenstraw Creek, in Venango County. 

Nov'r 25 — William Brown, warr't issued 12th Dec'r, 181'.>. 
Applies for an Island in the river Ohio, in Allegheny County, 
about five miles below Pittsburgh, called "Cow Island." 

Dec. 5th— Wm. D. Hawkins, valuation Ret'd Oct'r, 1809. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the river Allegheny called "Guy Island," 
containing about 12 acres, situate in Allegheny County, six 
miles above Pittsburgh. 

Dec. 17th— John W. Hunter, warr't issued to And'w Hunter 
10th Oct'r, 1809. Applies for an Island in the River Allegheny 
situate in Allegheny township. Venango County, opposite to 
the mouth of the Big Tionesta Creek, and about one mile 
below William Voluntine's, containing about fifty acres. 

Ig07_jan'y 15th— John Mullowny, warr't issued 12th Jan'y. 
1808. Applies for an Island in the River Delaware, commonly 
called "Maiden's Island." situate to the South of Hog Island, in 
Delaware County, containing about thirty acres. 

Jan'y 20th— John Bellwood applies for an Island in the River 
Ohio, called "Hog Island," about twelve miles below Pitts- 
burg', containing about four or five acres, unimproved. 

Mar. 17th— William Green, warr't issued Jan'y, 1809. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the river Allegheny, known by the name 
of "Green's Island," situate in Armstrong County, opposite 
the mouth of Crooked Creek, containing 21 acres 59 perches. 

May 11th— Poland Hunter, warr't issued to Andrew Hunter 
10th October, 1809. Applies for an Island in the river Alle- 
ghenv called "Plumb Island," situate between the mouths of 
big and little Teonista Creeks, in Allegheny township, Venango 
County, supposed to contain about thirty acres. 

Auj;. 25th— Robert Beatty applies for an Island in the River 
Alleghenv, in Armstrong County, a short distance above the 
mouth of Cowanshanock, and containing about ten acres, 
called "jMeadow." 

Aug 2.5— Thomas Thompson, warr't issued 16th June. 1809. 
Applies for an Island in the river Allegheny, in Armstrong 



474 REPORT ON THE 

County, nearly opposite Mahoning Old Town, called "Mahon- 
ing," containing about fifty acres. 

Dec. 17th — Michael Reiger, warr't issued 4th Mar., 1808. Ap- 
plies for an Island in French Creek, situate in Mead township, 
Crawford County, about one mile and a half above Meadville, 
containing about ten acres. 

1808 — Jan'y 1st— John MuUowny, valuation returned 6th 
Dec'r, 1811. Applies for an Island in the river Delaware, com- 
monly called "Little Tinicum," in Delaware County, contain- 
ing about one hwndred acres, more or less, to low water mark. 

Mar. 28th — Thomas Ross applies for an Island in Big Beaver 
Creek, about four miles from the mouth thereof, between the 
Upper and Middle falls of said creek, supposed to contain two 
acres, in Beaver County. 

July 5th — John Livezey, warr't issued 6th Sept., 1808. Pat- 
ented 5th Oct'r, 1808. Applied for an Island in the river 
Schuylkill, commonly called "Goose Island," containing about 
one acre, which is susceptible of cultivation, situate in the 
township of the Northern Liberties, in the County of Philadel- 
phia, opposite to the lands of Wm. Lewis, Esq., on the Easterly 
shore of said river and opposite to the lands of Geo. Austin, 
on the Western Shore of said river. 

July 28th — John Thompson, valuation returned. Applies 
for an Island in the river Allegheny, commonly called "Hem- 
lock Islantl," about one mile above old Hickory Town, in Ve- 
nango County, supposed to contain twenty acres. 

Aug. 30th— James Morrison, warr't issued 6th Dec'r, 1810. 
Applies for an Island in the river Allegheny at the mouth of 
Kenjua Creek, in Conewango township. Warren County, known 
by the name of "Kenjua Island." 

Aug. 15th— Philip Shubert, Michael Tibbens, Benjamin Tib- 
bens, John Tibbens, warr't issued 16th Sept., 1808. Patented 
14th Nov'r, 1808. Apply for an Island in the river Schuylkill, 
commonly called "Kill Deer Island," susceptible of cultivation, 
situate in Roxborough township, in the County of Philadel- 
phia, opposite to the lands of John Holgate and the Widow 
Lake, on the Eastern shore, and opposite to the lands of 
Anthony Levering and Jacob Jones, on the Western sh^re. 

Sept. 3rd— John Gulp, warr't issued 16th Sept., 1808. Pat- 
ented 14th Nov'r, 1808. Applies for an Island in the River 
Schuylkill called Port Royal." situate in Lower Merion town- 
ship, Montgomery County, and opposite to Land of the said 
John Culp and William Haga, containing about one-fourth of 
an Acre. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 475 

Sept. 16th — James Slack, Sen'r, & Corn's Slack. Jun r. warr't 
issued 17th March. 1809. Patented 22nd Feb'y. 1810. Applies 
for an Island in the River Delaware called "IjOgan's Island," 
situate in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, opposite 
the land of the said applicants on the West or Pennsylvania 
side of the River and land of the Scudder's on the East or 
Jersey side, containing about thirty acres. 

Dec. 7th — Isaac Reinard, warr't issued 6th Dec'r, 1810. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the river Allegheny, situate in Broken- 
straw township, Warren County, the second Island, and about 
three-quarters of a mile above the mouth of Tityinte Creek, 
supposed to contain about twenty-five acres, 

Dec'r 17th— William Erwin, warr't issued 18th Dec, 1810. 
Patented 17th Jan'y, 1811. Applies for an Island in the ri^er 
Delaware called "Fish Island," situate in Tinicum township. 
Bucks County, opposite the land of said Erwin on the Penn- 
sylvania shore and Marshal's Island, containing two acres. 

Dec. 17— William Marshall and Martin Marshall, warr't 
issued 18th Dec'r, 1810. Patented Jan'y 17th, 1811. 116 acres 
19 perches. Apply for an Island in the River Delaware called 
"Marshall's Island," situate in Tinicum Township. Bucks 
County, supposed to contain 75 acres. 

Dec. 17th— William Erwin, warr't issued 18th Dec, 1810. 
Patented 17th Jan'y, 1811, to Wm. Ridge. 10 acres 69 perches. 
Applies for an Island in the river Delaware called "Resolution 
Island," situate in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, oppo- 
site the land of William Ridge, Pennsylvania shore, supposed 
to contain one acre. 

Dec. 17— William Erwin warr't issued 18th Dec'r, 1810. 
Patented 17th Jan'y, 1811. 23 acres 68 perches. Applies for 
an Island and Bar in the river Delaware called "Wall's Island," 
situate in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, opposite the land 
of William and Martin Marshall, also opposite Marshall's 
Island, supposed to contain three acres. 

Dec. 26— .Joseph Smith, wnrr't issued 18th Dec'r, 1810. Pat- 
ented 17 Jan'y, 1811. 16 acres 93 perches. Applies for an 
Island in the River Delaware called "Gundola Island," situate 
in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, opposite said Smith's 
Mills, on the Pennsylvania shore; on this Island there is an 
improvement and a Garden in a high state of cultivation, sup- 
posed to contain one acre. 

Dec. 29th— Hugh Erwin, warr't issued ISth Dec'r, 1810. Pat- 
ented 17th Jan'y, 1811. 41 acres 104 perches. Applies for an 
Island in the river Delaware called "Pennington's Island." 
situate in Tinicum Township. Bucks County. Part of this 



476 REPORT ON THE 

Island is cleared, tlie residue gravel bar, supposed to contain 
ten acres. 
1809— Jan'y 12th— Nathaniel Irish, warr t issued 24th Oct'r. 

1809. Patented 27th Dec, 1810. Applies for an Island in the 
river Allegheny called "Sycamore Island," situate in Indiana 
township, Allegheny County, about ten miles above Pittsburgh, 
between Sandy Creek Island and Cunningham's District, on 
the North West side of said river. 

Jan'y 13th — Henry Harvye, warr't issued 17th March, 1809. 
Patented 27th June, 1810. Applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware called "Hervey's Island," situate in Upper Makefiekl 
township, Bucks County, opposite to lands of said applicant, 
containing about eight acres. 

Jan'y 19th— Thomas Thompson, warr't issued 26th May, 1810. 
Applies for an Island in the River Delaware called "Perri- 
wig Island," situate in Falls township, Bucks County, oppo- 
site an Island called Biles Island, containing about three acres. 

Jan'y 26th — John Duer, 2 Islands, description alike, each 6 
acres. 2 warr'ts issued 29th Jan'y, 1809. Patented 27th June, 

1810. Applies for an Island in the River Delaware called 
"Duer's Island," situate in Lower Makefield township, Bucks 
County, opposite the lands of said John Duer, containing about 
six acres, susceptible of cultivation. 

Jan'y 26 — Cornelius Coolbaugh, valuation returned. Applies 
for an Island in the River Delaware called "Coolbaugh's 
Island," situate in or opposite Lower Makefield township, 
Bucks County, directly below Slack's Island, containing about 
5 acres. 

Feb'y 2nd — William Lownes, warr't issued 17th March, 1809. 
Patented 14th July, 1809. Applies for an Island in the river 
Delaware opposite to his own Plantation in Upper Makefield 
Township, Bucks County, called "Lownes' Island," containing 
5 acres 14 perches, susceptible of cultivation. 

Feb'y 6th— Samuel Cochran, warr't issued 20th Feb'y, 1811. 
Applies for an Island in the River Allegheny called "Cast off 
Island," situate in the County of Armstrong, about 60 perches 
above Green's Island," containing about 5 acres, susceptible of 
cultivation. 

Feb'y 24th — Joseph Nixon applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware called "Nixon's Island," situate in Lower Makefield 
township, Bucks County, directly below Slack's Island, con- 
taining about three acres, susceptible of cultivation. 

Mar. 9th— John Praul, warr't issued IStli Dec'r, 1810. Pat- 
ented 17th Jan'y, 1811. 42 acres 106 per. Applies for an Island 



rXAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 177 

in the River Delaware called "Praul's Island," situate in Tini- 
cum township, Bucks County, opposite the land of the said 
John Praul and Matthew Hughs, on the Pennsylvania shore, 
supposed to contain about six acres, susceptible of cultivation. 

Mar. 18th— William Leet, warr't issued 24th Jan'y, 1810. 
Patented 19th March, 1810. Applies for an Island in the River 
Ohio called "Hog Island," situate about four miles above the 
mouth of Big Beaver Creek, in Beaver County, supposed to 
contain about 75 acres. 

Mar. 23rd — Samuel Hugh applies for an Island in the river 
Delaware called Howel's Island," situate in Lower Makefleld 
Township, Bucks County, about three miles above the Dela- 
ware Bridge, opposite Howell's land, on the Jersey shore, and 
Cyrus Cadwalladers, on the Pennsylvania shore, containing 
about 3 acres. 

May 4th — Charles Holeman and John Thompson apply for aji 
Island in the river Allegheny, situate in Brokenstraw town- 
ship, Warren County, about six miles below the mouth of 
Brokenstraw Creek, containing about forty acres. 

May 4th — Charles Holeman and John Thompson apply for an 
Island in the river Allegheny, about ten miles below the mouth 
of Brokenstraw Creek, in Warren County, containing about S 
acres. 

May 4tli— Charles Holeman and John Thompson apply for an 
Island in the river Allegheny about twelve miles below the 
mouth of Brokenstraw Creek, in Warren County, containing 
about 10 acres. 

May 4th— Charles Holeman and John Thompson apply f6r an 
Island in the river Allegheny about one mile below Hickory 
town, in Venango County, containing about six acres. 

May 4th— Charles Holeman and John Thompson apply for an 
Island in the river Allegheny about one mile below the mouth 
of Tyoniesta Creek, in Venango County, containing about 15 
acres. 

May 13th — Robert Beatty, valuation returned. Also, ap'd for 
Wm. Sloan. Applies for an Island in the river Allegheny 
called "Cowanshanock Island," opposite the mouth of Cowan- 
shanock Creek, in Armstrong County, containing about six 
acres, unimproved. 

June 22— Ezekiel Jones, warr't issued 19 Dec'r. 1810. Pat- 
ented to Jonathan Hill 1st April. 1811. Applies for an Island 
in the river Ohio called "Jones's Island." about five miles above 
the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, in Beaver County, supposed to 
contain sixty-two acres. 

Julv 19th— William Erwin applies for an Island in the river 



47S REPORT ON THE 

Delaware called "Loghries' Island," situate in Nockamixon 
township, Bucks County, partly opposite the mouth of Galles 
Run, on the Penn'a shore, supposed to contain five acres. 
July 22nd — Robert S. Bickley, warr't issued 28th November, 

1809. Patented 10th Jan'y, 1810. Applies for an Island in the 
river Delaware, situate in Bensalem township, Bucks County, 
about thirteen miles from the City of Philadelphia, opposite 
White Sheet Bay, near the Pennsylvania shore, supposed to 
contain six acres. 

Dec. 19 — John Kinsey applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware, situate in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, 
below an Island commonly called Nixon's Island and nearly 
adjoining, supposed to contain about half an acre. 

1810 — Jan'y 12th — John Kinsey appliesf or an Island in the River 
Delaware, situate in Lower Makefield township, Bucks County, 
opposite the lands of Henry Pfaff and directly below Kinsey's 
and the second below the one commonly called Nixon's Island, 
supposed to contain about half an acre. 

Jan'y 18 — Alex'r Chambers, in behalf of his wife, late Mar- 
garet Mott. Warr't issued 27th Mar., 1811. Applies for a 
small Island in a branch of the River Delaware between 
Biles's Island and the Pennsylvania shore, about half a mile 
below the upper end of the said Biles's Island, supposed to 
contain about three acres, susceptible of cultivation. 

Jan'y 26 — George Ross, Esq., warr't issued 20th Sept., 1810. 
Applies for an Island in the River Allegheny called "Nichol- 
son's Island," situate in Armstrong County, being the first 
Island below Green's Island, containing about twenty acres. 

Jan'y 26th — George Ross, Esq., warr't issued 20th Sept., 

1810. Applies for an Island in the river Allegheny called 
"Cogley's Island," situate about one mile below Kittanning 
Town and about three miles above Green's Island, in Arm- 
strong County, containing about twelve acres. 

Feb'y 5th — Joseph Richards, Jun'r, warr't issued 21st Mar., 
1810. Applies for an Island in the river Delaware, adjacent to 
lands of the said J. Richards, in Williams Township, North- 
ampton County, containing about 8 acres, susceptible of culti- 
vation. 

Feb'y 8th — John Kinsey applies for an Island in the river 
Delaware called "Blackguard Island," situate In Lower Make- 
field township, Bucks County, opposite lands of Cyrus Cad- 
wallader, supposed to contain about one acre. 

Feb'y 21st — William Sloan, valuation returned. Applied for 
by Rob't Beatty. Warr't issued to J. Sloan 13th July, 1812. 
Applies for an Island in the river Allegheny, situate in Arm- 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 479 

Strong County, nearly opposite the mouth of Limestone Run, 
about three miles above Kittanning Town, supposed to contain 
about four acres. 

Feb'y 21st— James Herrington, valuation returned. Applies 
for an Island in French Creek, opposite Lot No. 1041, in the 
Fifth District of Donation Lands, in Mercer County, containing 
about three acres. 

Feb'y 21 — John L. Williams applies for an Island in the 
river Allegheny, situate in Brokenstraw township. Warren 
County, being the second Island and about two miles below the 
mouth of Brokenstraw Creek, supposed to contain about thirty 
acres. 

Feb'y 21— James Adams, warr't issued 6th Dec'r, 181U. Ap- 
plies for an Island in French Creek, situate in French Creek 
township. Venango County, opposite the lower side oi: the 
tract on which said Adams now lives, about eight miles above 
the Town of Franklin, supposed to contain sixteen acres, sus- 
ceptible of cultivation. 

Feb'y 23rd— John Beaumont applies for an Island in the 
river Delaware called "Updykes island," situate in Upper 
Makefield township, Bucks County, opposite to land now the 
property of William Hart, supposed to contain ",4 of an acre. 

Mar. 3rd— Daniel W. Diugman applies for an Island in the 
river Delaware called "Blackbird Island," situate in Delaware 
township, Wayne County, about one mile above Dingman's 
Ferry, and opposite to John Craig's farm, containing about 2 
or 3 acres. 

Mar. 6th— Thomas Wright applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware called "Pohanteing Island," situate in Williams 
township, Northampton County, containing ten acres, unculti- 
vated. 

Mar. 13th— Adam Hecker applies for an Island in the West 
branch of the Delaware river called "The Lehi," opposite land 
of George Kerns in Heidleberg township and land of Fred- 
erick Kuntz and Henry Best, in Lehi township. Northamp- 
ton County, containing about four acres. 

Mar. 20th— Mich' 1 S. Snyder, valuation returned. Applies 
for an Island in the River Schuylkill, situate in Lower Merrion 
township, Montgomery County, above Port Royal Island, sup- 
posed to contain about one-qnarier of an acre. 

Mar. 20th— Mich'l S. Snyder, valuation returned. Applies 
for an Island in the River Schuylkill, situate in Lower Merrion 
Township. Montgomery County, below Bucking's Island, sup- 
posed to contain about half an Acre. 

April 4th— John Musch applies for an Island in the River 



480 REPORT ON TUB 

Delaware, situate in Upper Mount Bethel township, Northamp- 
ton County, opposite to lands of Samuel Peifer, supposed to 
contain 27 acres. 

Ap'l 4th — John Musch applies for an Island in the river 
Delaware, situate in Lower Smithfield Township, Northamp- 
ton County, opposite lands of Anthony Dutot and near to the 
mouth of Smithfield Creek, supposed to contain about five 
acres. 

Ap'l 4th — John Musch applies for an Island in the river 
Delaware, situate in Lower Smithfield Township, Northampton 
County, opposite lands of Anthony Dutot, supposed to con- 
tain about four acres. 

Ap'l 4th — John Musch applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware, situate in Lower Smithfield Township, Northampton 
County, opposite to lands of Anthony Dutot, containing about 
two acres. 

Ap'l 4th — John Musch applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware, situate in Lower Smithfield Township, Northampton 
County, opposite to lands of Anthony Dutot, containing about 
two acres. 

July 17th— John Silvis, warr't issued 12th Dec'r, 1810. Ap- 
plies for an Island dn the River Schuylkill called "Silvis 
Island," situate in Alsace township, Berks County, adjoining 
and opposite the lands of David Medler and Isaac Fisher, con- 
taining one acre and a half. 

July 26— Isaac Huddleson. warr't issued 25th Ocfr, 1810. 
Patent issued 13th Feb'y, 1812. Applies for an Island in the 
River Schuylkill near the Spring Mills, in Montgomery County, 
opposite lands of Jacob Jones, Thomas Livezey and Peter 
Duncan, supposed to contain half an Acre or more, near the 
middle of said river. 

Aug. 8th — Patrick Farrelly applies for an Island in French 
Creek, in the County of Crawford, and opposite the tract of 
land on which Samuel Lord resides, adjoining the Town of 
Meadville, from which tract the said Island is separated on 
the East by a branch of French Creek, and on the South by a 
branch of said Creek from Cussawago Island, containing about 
ten acres. 

Aug. 21 — Nicholas Clingansmith, warr't issued 19th Dec'r, 
1811. Applies for an Island in the River Allegheny, situate 
in Armstrong County, between Nicholson's Falls and the 
mouth of Kiskiminetas river, about two miles and a half above 
the mouth of said river and opposite Samuel Murphy's Farm, 
on the North West side of the Allegheny River, containing 
about 25 acres, susceptible of cultivation. 



UNAPPROPRIATED ISLANDS. 4S1 

Oct'r 6th— Jacob Hook, warr't issued 13th Jan'y, 1812. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the River Allegheny called "Hook's 
Island," situate in Conewango Township, Warren County, oppo- 
site lands of the said Hook and about four miles and a quarter 
above the mouth of Conewango Creek, containing six acres. 

Oct'r 6th— Jacob Hook, warr't issued 13th Jan'y, 1812. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the River Allegheny, situate in Cone- 
wango Township. Warren County, between Hook's Island and 
the shore opposite said Hook and about four miles and a quar- 
ter above the mouth of Conewango Creek, containing one acre. 

Oct'r 6— Jacob Hook, warr't issued 13th Jan'y, 1812. Applies 
for an Island in the river Allegheny, situate in Conewango 
Township, Warren County, above Hook's Island and opposite 
land of the said Hook, about four miles ajid a quarter above 
the mouth of Conewango Creek, containing one acre. 

Dec. 6th — Aaron Levering, warr't issued 1st April, 1811. 
Applies for an Island in the river Schuylkill called "Duck 
Island," opposite the lands of Lewis Rush, on the Eastern 
shore, and opposite the lands of Anthony Levering, on the 
Western shore of said river, supposed to contain two acres. 

Dec'r 17th — Mahlon Milnor applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware called "Goat Island," situate in Falls township, 
Bucks County, at the head or north end of an Island called 
Biles's Island and opposite to land of Samuel Esbern. sup- 
posed to contain 15 acres. 

1811 — Jan'y 11th — William Arthur, valuation returned Dec., 
1811. Applies for an Island in Conewango Creek, about a quarter 
of a mile above where the State Road crosses said Creek, and 
opposite the town of Warren, supposed to contain seven acrfes. 

Jan'y 11th — Jacob Weiss, Jun'r, applies for an Island in the 
River Lehigh, called "Beaver Crook Island," situate in Towa- 
mensing Township, Northampton County, nearly opposite a 
small Run or Creek called Beaver Crook and opposite to 14nd 
of Jacob Weiss, Sen'r, containing about five acres. 

Jan'y 11th— Martin Reese, warr't issued 6th Jan'y, 1812. 
Applies for an Island in the mouth of Conewango Creek called 
"John Gilson's Island, No. 2," a small distance Southward 
about two acres. 

Jan'y 11th— Martin Reese, warr't issued 6th Jan'y, 1812. 
Applies for an Island in the mouth of Conewango Creek called 
"John Gilson"? Island. No. 2," a small distance Southwanl 
of the above mentioned Island, containing 2 acres. 

Ap'l 11th— Thomas W. Groves applies for an Island in the 
River Allegheny, situate in Brokenstraw township. Warren 
31~3~3d Ser. 



4S2 REPORT ON THE 

County, about three miles below the mouth of Brokenstraw 
Creek, the fourth Island below the mouth of said Creek, sup- 
posed to contain twenty acres. 

May 30th — John Reese, warr't issued 2nd. Jan'y, 1812. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the Conewango Creek called "Baldwin's 
Island," about five miles from the mouth of said Creek, in 
Warren County, supposed to contain 7 acres. 

May 30th — John Reese, warr't issued 2nd Jan'y. 1812. Ap- 
plies for an Island in the Conewango Creek called "Goodwin's 
Island," about four miles from the mouth of said creek and 
opposite the Bald hill, in Warren County, containing three 
acres. 

July 10th — John Musch applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware, situate in Lower Smithfield Township, Northampton 
County, opposite lands of Moses Chambers, containing about 
16 acres. 

July 29 — John Kinsey applies for an Island in the River 
Delaware called "Smith's Island," situate in Salsbury Town- 
ship, Bucks County, opposite to lands of Garret Meldrem, 
Oliver Paxton. Joseph Pickering and others, supposed to con- 
tain about three acres. 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS 



TO LANDS IN 



WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. 



[As preparatory to the '"Virginia Entries" of Lands in Western 
Pennsylvania, the follow iu<; account of the Pennsylvania and 
Virginia Controversy, prepared by Major Robert H. Foster, of the 
Land Department, Office .Secretary of Internal Affairs, throws 
liglit upon matters not fully understood.] 



THE PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA 
CONTROVERSY. 



A boundary controversy that involved the right to a consid- 
erable area of land, now within the limits and jurisdiction of 
our State, began as early as the year 1754, between the colonial 
authorities of Virginia on the one side, and Governor JjTmcs 
Hamilton, the representative of the proprietaries of Pennsyl- 
vania, on the other. Indeed, prior to that time, in 1749, Gov. 
Hamilton, in a letter to Thomas Lee, President of Virginia, 
on being informed by the latter that large grants of land on 
the branches of the Ohio river had been made "to certain 
gentlemen and merchants of the city of London and to in- 
habitants of the colony of Virginia," desired the opinion of the 
latter as to whether it would not be of use to have the western 
bounds of Pennsylvania fixed by commissioners of both gov- 
ernments in order to be assured that no part of these recent 
grants would fall within its limits, and at the same time ex- 
pressing a readiness to appoint commissioners and surveyors, 
to act with others to be appointed by Virginia, for the pur- 
pose of ascertaining and running the lines, but this proposition 
did not meet with a favorable response, and no action was 
taken upon it. Following this, in 1752, by the alarming en- 
croachments of the French, then pressing with energy and 
determination from Canada and the lakes towards the Ohio 
river, the authorities of both provinces were looking with 
great anxiety to the dangers that threatened their western 
borders. It became known in that year that the authorities 
of Virginia, as a matter of self protection, began to contem- 
plate the erection of a fort at the junction of the Allegheny 
and Monongahela rivers, the present site of the city of Pitts- 
burgh, a point which was believed to be of such great 
strategic importance that upon its possession. In a large meas- 
ure, defended the control of the great Ohio Valley. Thomas 
Penn n-as not averse to the building of this fort by tlio Vir- 
ginians but. at the same time, was anxious ihnt his own 
rights should not be in any way prejudiced by the enterprise. 
In Ma^ch, 1752. he writes to Gov. Hamilton: "I desire you 
will enter into any reasonable measure to assist the govern- 
ment of Virginia to build there, to wit. at the Ohio, taking 



486 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

some acknowledgment from him, that this settlement shall not 
be made use of to prejudice our right to that country," and 
again, on the 3th of July, of the same year, he writes: "I 
hope you will, as I WTOte you on the 9th of March, acquaint 
the Governor of Virginia that we consent to this (that is, to 
the, building of a fort at the Ohio) without prejudice to our 
right to the land in case it should be found to lie within our 
province, to be granted to the bonafide settlers on the same 
terms and conditions as they are to have it from Virginia." 

It was decided in 1754. by Governor Dinwiddle, of Virginia, 
that a fort should be built, and in order to raise a military 
force of sufficient strength for the purpose in view, on the 19th 
of February of chat year, he issued his proclamation; and to 
encourage enlistments, made promises of land *:o be surveyed 
east of the Ohio to such persons as would enter his service. 
This proclamation in part reads as followo: "Whereas it is 
"determined that a fort be immediately built on the river Ohio, 
"at the fork of Monongahela, to oppose any further encroach- 
"ments or hostile attempts of the French, and the Indians, in 
"their interest, and for the -security and protection of his 
"majesty's subjects in this colony, and as it is absolutely 
"necessary that a sufficient force should be raised to meet and 
"support the same: For an encouragement to all who shall 
"voluntarily enter into said service, I do hereby notify and 
"promise, and by and with the advice and consent of his 
"majesty's council in this colony, that over and above their 
"pay, two hundred thousand acres of his majesty, the King of 
"Great Britain's lands, on the east side of the river Ohio, 
"within this dominion (one hundred thousand acres whereof 
"to be contiguous to the said fort, and the other one hundred 
"thousand acres to be on or near the river Ohio), shall be laid 
"off and granted to such persons, who by their voluntary 
"engagement, and good behavious, in the said service, shall 
"deserve the same." On the 13th of March following. Gover- 
nor Hamilton wrote to Gov. Dinwiddle in answer to his procla- 
mation that "the invasions, etc., having engaged me to inquire 
"very particularly into the bounds and extent of this p.'ovince 
"westwardly, I have from thence the greatest reason to be- 
"lieve that the fort and lands (intended to be granted) are 
"really within the limits of Pennsylvania." In reply. Din- 
widdle, on the 21st of March, wrote to Hamilton, "I an? much 
"misled by our surveyors, if the forks of Monongialo be within 
"the limits of your Proprietor's grant." The reply of Gov. 
Dinwiddle, here quoted, appears to be the first recorded no- 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 4S7 

tice of the claim of Virginia to the southwestern corner of this 
State, and therefore, to be regarded as the beginning of a 
dispute which was to continue for thirty years before an ad- 
justment was reached. In the summer of 1754 a company of 
Virginians, under command of Captain Trent, arrived at the 
confluence of the rivers and commenced to build the proposed 
fort; but before they had completed their labors a force of 
one thousand French and Indians, with eightesn pieces of 
cannon, appeared before the unfinished stockade and com- 
pelled the little body of forty-one men present for its defense 
to surrender. The French immediately built "Fort Duquesne," 
and remained in possession until forced, by the expedition of 
General Forbes, to destroy and abandon it in November, 1758, 
its place being taken by Fort Pitt, built in 1759. 

The claim of Virginia embraced all the land west of Laurel 
Hill, included within the present counties of Westmoreland, 
Fayette, Greene, Washington, and parts of Allegheny and 
Beaver; whilst the Pennsylvania claim rested entirely upon 
the charter of Charles II, King of Great Britain, to William 
Peijn, by which the lands granted to Penn were to extend 
westward five degrees in longitude from the river Delaware, 
and there had been sufficient investigation to convince the 
Pennsylvania Proprietaries that the point at which the two 
rivers united to form the Ohio was some distance within the 
limits of the royal grant to them. For twenty years, however, 
after 1754, there was no official correspondence between the 
authorities of the two colonies in relation to their claims, and, 
although the military grants promised in the proclamation of 
Gov. Dinw.iddie were never surveyed or given to the persons 
who were to receive them, settlements within the bounds of 
the territory in dispute under Virginia rights were encouraged, 
and in a few years, after success had crowned the efforts of 
General Forbes to wrest from the French their hold upon the 
Ohio, and Colonel Boquet's expedition had driven away the 
Indians and relieved the beleaguered garrison at Fort Pitt, 
pioneer settlers began to appear along the Monongahela Valley. 

On the part of the Pennsylvania authorities no rights were 
granted for lands west of the Allegheny mountains until after 
the treaty at Fort Stanwix in November, 1768, by which the 
Indian title to that section of the State was extinguished. 
Many applications authorizing surveys to be returned under 
the application system then in force, were entered early in 1769, 
and after that system ceased in September of the same year, 
many warrants for lands purchased were granted. Bedford 



488 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

county, which included within its limits the entire south- 
western corner of the State to its western boundary, was 
formed in 1771, and from that time there was an active re- 
newal of the boundary controversy, with conflict of jurisdic- 
tion and earnest contention between the two provinces. 
Emigrants from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, with 
rights from Pennsylvania and Virginia, had entered the dis- 
puted territory, and, with aroused feelings, as their sym- 
pathies and interests swayed them, became hot partisans 
either of Virginia or Pennsylvania. Lord Dunmore had in 
the meantime succeeded to the Governorship of Virginia, and 
threw himself into the controversy in behalf of his province 
with intense zeal, completely ignoring the Pennsylvania rights, 
under the charter of Charles II, to any territory west of 
Laurel Hill, and asserting in offensive ways, by letters and 
proclamations, the rights of the province of Virginia to that 
portion of Penn's grant. In 1773 Lord Dunmore himself ap- 
peared at Fort Pitt, and appointed an agent, in the person of 
Dr. John Connelly, to whom was given authority to extend 
and strengthen so far as possible the power and jurisdiction 
of Dunmore, over the inhabitants who had, at that early 
day, in the face of hardships, privations and dangers, ven- 
tured into that wild and comparatively unknown region. Con- 
nelly, in the performance of what he conceived to be his duty, 
proved to be a not less zealous and probably a more unscru- 
pulous partisan of Virginia than his master. From r.he time 
of his arrival at Fort Pitt until his departure at the opening 
of the revolutionary struggle with the mother country, he ap- 
pears in an unenviable light as an active fomenter of- ill-will 
and strife among the settlers. Indeed, it seemed that he was 
actuated by a deliberately formed purpose of provoking ani- 
mosities and antagonisms toward the Pennsylvania authori- 
ties. Westmoreland county was formed from a part of Bed- 
ford in 1773, and Hannastown, made historic by its destruc- 
tion in 17S2, by marauding Indians, assisted by a few rene- 
gade white men, was designated as the county seat. Magis- 
trates were immediately appointed for the new county, and at 
Hannastown justice, according to the forms of. law, was first 
administered west of the Allegheny mountains under the pro- 
vincial government of Pennsylvania. On the first of Janu- 
ary of the following year Connelly announced his assumption 
of the duties of his appointment by a proclamation, called at 
the time an advertisement, which was posted at Fort Pitt and 
its vicinity. In this advertisement, in which he styled him- 
self "Captain Commandant of the Militia of Pitsburg and its 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 489 . 

Dependencies," he says that his instructions are "to insure 
"his Majesty's subjects settled on the western waters, that, 
"having the greatest regard to their prosperity and interest, 
"and convinced from their repeated memorials of the griev- 
"ances of which they complain, that he proposes moving to 
"the House of Burgesses the necessity of erecting a new county 
"to include Pittsburg, for the redress of your complaints," 
* * * ; and further, "in order to facilitate this desirable 
"circumstance, I hereby require and command all persons in 
"the Dependency of Pitsburg to assemble themselves there 
"as a militia on the 25th instant, at which time I shaR com- 
"municate other matters for the promotion of public utility." 

The action of Connelly did not escape the attention of the 
civil officers of Westmoreland county, and before the day ap- 
pointed for the assembling of the militia at Pittsburg he was 
arrested by order of Arthur St. Clair, then prothonotary of 
the court, who afterward became General St. Clair. In a letter 
to Gov. Penn, dated February 2, 1774, giving a report in detail 
of his proceeding, St. Clair says: "Dr. Connelly was arrested 
"previous to the meeting, by orders, on his avowing himself 
"the author of the advertisement requiring the people to meet 
"as a militia and committed on refusing to find securities for 
"his good behavior till next court." Connelly, however, did 
not remain long in confinement. After a few days he was per- 
mitted to return to Pittsburg under a promise, made upon 
his honor, to return to Hannastown before the term of court to 
be held in the coming month of April; but instead of remaining 
at Pitl'sburg he went up the Monongahela river to Redstone 
(now Brownsville), and from thence, guarded by a number of 
his adherents, to Virginia, returning to Pittsburg in March. 
With his body guard he took possession of the fort, and under 
later instruction from Dunmore, reiterated his determination 
to enforce the laws of Virginia. When the time for -.he meet- 
ing of the court of Westmoreland county arriv3d, Connelly 
was present to redeem his promise, but not in manner ex- 
pected. He came with an armed force sufficiently strong to 
protect himself from re-arrest, defy the court, and to prevent 
himself, as he said, from being illegally taken to Philadelphia. 
His first move was to seize the court house and place armed 
sentinels at the dooiv with orders not to permit anyone to enter 
until he had communicated with the magistrates. He sent a 
letter to the magistrates, in which he said: "I have come to 
"free myself from a promise made to Captain Proctor, but 
"have not conceived myself amenable to this court, by any 
"authority from Pennsylvania, upon which account I cannot 



■490 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

"apprehend that you have any right to remain here as justices 
"of the peace constituting a court under that province." But 
he expressed a willingness that the court might act in such 
matters as should be submitted to it by the acquiescence of 
the people until he received instructions to the contrary from 
Virginia. The justices of the court, regarding Connelly's 
action, not only as an inexcusable impertinence, but as a 
flagrant and outrageous usurpation of power to which they 
could not with any sense of personal dignity and self respect 
submit, of course declined to accede to his offer. The following 
is their sole reply: "The jurisdiction of this court and officers 
"of the county of "Westmoreland rests on the legislative au- 
"thority of the Province of Pennsylvania, confirmed by His 
"Majesty in council. That jurisdiction has been regvilarly ex- 
"ercised, and the court and officers will continue to exercise 
"'it in the same regular manner. It is far from their intention 
"to occasion or foment disturbances, and they appreliend that 
"no such intention can with propriety be inferred from any 
"part of their conduct; on the contrary, they wish and will do 
"all they can to preserve the public tranquility. In order to 
"contribute to this very salutary purpose, they give informa- 
"tion that every step will be taken on the part of the Pro- 
"vince of Pennsylvania to accommodate any difficulties that 
"have arisen between it and the Colony of Virginia, by fixing 
"a temporary line betwixt them." Thomas Smith, afterwards 
a member of the Continental Congress, and later a justice of 
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, under date of April 7, 
1774, from "Westmoreland Court," writes to Joseph Shippen, 
Esq., a full account of these occurrences. In this letter he 
says: "We heard when we came up to this court that he 
"(Connelly) was mustering a large party in order to prevent 
"the court from sitting: we thought that there could be no 
"foundation for such a report, but at the same time we thought 
"it prudent to order the sheriff to raise as many men as he 
"could collect, to prevent us from being insulted by a lawless 
""set of men, acting under the color of authority — the time 
"was so short that but few were collected on our side, and 
"those few were ill-armed, so that we found ourselves in a 
"very disagreeable situation when we received certain intelli- 
"gence that Connelly was coming down with 200 armed men; 
"when we found that they were near at hand the magistrates 
"thought it prudent to adjourn the court, as it was near the 
"time." Immediately following the adjournment of the court 
oame the arrest of Aeneas Mackey, Devereux Smith and An- 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 491 

drew McFarland. three of the Westmoreland county justices 
who resided at Pittsburg. They had returned to their homes 
from Hannastown, on the 9th of April, .and on the next day 
were arrested by order of Connelly. The charge against them 
Yv-as that they were parties to the answer of the court given to 
Connelly, and upon their refusal to recognize his authority by 
entering bail for their appearance at Staunton, Virginia, to be 
there tried in court, they were immediately sent under guard 
to that place to be confined in jail. Before reaching Staunton 
-it appears that one of their number, Mackey, was permitted 
to go to Williamsburg, Virginia, to present his account of the 
arrest to Lord Dunmore. After hearing the story, Dunmore 
said in reply that Connelly had authority to prosecute the 
claim of Virginia "to Pittsburgh and its Dependencies," and 
that in making arrests he only imitated the officers of Penn- 
sylvania, who had imprisoned him. The justices, however, 
were released from arrest and permitted to return home. 

Governor John Penn, had been fully advised of the inten- 
tions and proceedings of Connelly and his followers. His 
anxiety for the security of the possessions of the Proprietaries 
was aroused, and he felt that the time for action on his part 
had come. Accordingly, on the 31st of January, 1774, a letter 
was addressed by him to Lord Dunmore, in which he first 
referred to the conduct of Connelly in commanding the people 
to meet him as a militia at Pittsburg, and assuming to exercise 
jurisdiction over them as settlers under th3 government of 
Virginia, as a step so sudden and unexpected as to be not 
only a matter of great surprise to him, but that it was also 
very alarming to the inhabitants who had taken, improved and 
had hitherto enjoyed their lands under Pennsylvania grants. 
With a view to convince Lord Dunmore of the justice of his 
claim, he continued in a conciliatory tone: "Being, however, 
"too well acquainted with your Lordship's character to admit 
"the least idea that you would countenance a measure ih- 
"jurious to the rights of the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, or 
"which might have a tendency to raise disturbances within 
"the Province, I flatter myself that the laying before you a 
"short statement of the limits of this Province, so far as re- 
"gards the present question, and acquainting you with the 
"steps which have been taken to ascertain its western extent, 
"and the situation of Pittsburg, will be abundantly sufficient 
'to satisfy you that that place is, beyond all doubt, within this 
"Province. The western extent of the Province of Pennsyl- 
"vania, by the Royal Grant, is five degrees of longitude from 
"the RiTer Delaware, which is its eastern boundary. In the 



492 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

"year 1768, an east and west line was run from the Delaware, 
"at the mouth of Christiana Creek, to the crossing of Dunkard 
"creek, a branch of Monongahela, by Messrs. Dixon and Mason, 
"two surveyors of distinction, who were sent over from Eng- 
"land to run the division line between Maryland and Penn- 
"sylvania. These artists fixed the latitude and extent of that 
"line with the utmost exactness and precision, to the satis- 
"faction of the commissioners on both sides. From the 233d 
"milestone on this line a north line hath been since carefully 
"run and measured to the Ohio, and from thence up to Fort 
"Pitt; the several courses of the river have been taken with all 
"possible care. From the line of Dixon and Mason to a known 
"point in the south line of the city of Philadelphia, the true 
"courses and distances hath been discovered by actual survey, 
"as also from the point aforesaid, to that part of the river 
"Delaware which is in the same latitude as Fort Pitt, and from 
"these several data, the most exact calculations have been 
"made by Dr. Smith, Provost of our College, and Mr. Ritten- 
"house, our Surveyor General, in order to ascertain the differ- 
"ence of longitude between Delaware and Pittsburg, who all 
"agree that the latter is near six miles eastward of the west- 
"ward extent of the Province." A map of the lines run, with 
calculations and explanatory notes accompanied this letter; 
and hoping to avoid the trouble that must arise from clashing 
and disputed jurisdiction, his Lordship was requested, if he 
should still entertain doubts respecting the dispute, to defer 
appointing officers and exercising authority in that neighbor- 
hood, and thus permit the settlers to remain in undisturbed 
possession of their lands held under rights granted by the 
authorities of Pennsylvania until a temporary line of juris- 
diction could be agreed upon by commissions to be appointed 
by governments, or until the question of boundaries could 
be settled finally by His Majesty, the King of England. Dun- 
more's reply, under date of March 3, 1774, to the letter of John 
Penn, was an emphatic refusal to accept the map and calcu- 
lations transmitted with the letter, on the ground that the 
observations on which they were founded were made without 
the participation of Virginia, and because the right of the 
Proprietaries of Pennsylvania to the country about Pittsburg 
must be founded "on better authority than is there adduced to 
make it valid;" and while disclaiming any intention of causing 
disturbances he declined to defer the appointing of officers. 
He also justifies Connelly in all his proceedings and insisted 
that reparation be made for his arrest by the dismissal of 
St. Clair from office, characterizing the arrest as "a great in- 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 493 

suit on the authority of His Majesty's Government in Vir- 
ginia." John Penn's answer to the above letter, dated Phila- 
delphia, March 31, 1774, is a review of the dispute from the 
time it began with the proposed building of a fort at the 
junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivars. And to 
avert disturbances and dissensions he again asks Dunmore 
"to defer attempting to extend the jurisdiction of Virginia 
"within the bounds claimed by the Proprietaries of Pennsyl- 
"vania; the more so because," as he says, "a petition for a 
"commission to run out and mark the boundaries between us 
"is now depending before His Majesty." He also again takes 
occasion to state the claim of Pennsylvania as follows: "I 
"must take this oportunity of notifying your Lordship that 
"the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania do claim, by their said 
"petition, as part of their Province of Pennsylvania, all lands 
"lying west of a south line to be drawn from Mason and 
"Dixon's line as it is commonly called, at the westermost part 
"of the province of Maryland, to the beginning of the fortieth 
"degree of north latitude, to the extent of five degrees of 
"longitude from the river Delaware, and I must request your 
"Lordship will neither grant lands nor exercise the govern- 
"ment of Virginia within those limits, till his Majesty's pleas- 
"ure be known." 

Correspondence having thus failed to bring about an adjust- 
ment of the dispute, the situation, in the conflict of jurisdic- 
tion set up and maintained by each party, became more and 
more alarming, while the danger of actual collision between 
the settlers, adherents of one side or the other, .increased each 
day. The Pennsylvania authorities, in this threatening emer- 
gency, were still anxious for peace, and in the hope that out- 
breaks and probably bloodshed might be prevented, deter- 
mined that one more effort looking to the establishment of a 
temporary line should be made. Accordingly two commis- 
sioners, in the persons of James Tilghman and Andrew Allen, 
members of the council of the Province, were appointed by 
Gov. John Penn, and, under written instructions, were directed 
to proceed to Williamsburg. Va., to treat in person with Lord 
Dunmore, for a temporary line, in order that the "public peace 
and tranquility on the border" might be preserved. These 
commissioners proceeded to Virginia, but their mission was 
a failure. They first called upon Dunmore to pay their re- 
spects to him and to inform him of the object of their 
presence: first, to ask him join the Proprietaries of Pennsyl- 
A-ania in a petition to the Crown to appoint commissioners 
to run the lines of Pennsylvania to the westward; and, second. 



494 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

in the meantime, to agree with his Lordship upon a line of 
jurisdiction to remedy the inconveniencies of clashing juris- 
dictions and prevent then in the future. His Lordship de- 
sired the propositions of the commissioners to be reduced to 
writing, which was accordingly done. Several letters passed 
between the commissioners and Dunmore, but nothing came 
of the negotiations. The latter would not concede anything 
to the commissioners, or agree that their construction of the 
royal grant to Penn was in any way correct, contending, ac- 
cording to his construction of the charter, that Fort Pitt must 
be fifty miles outside of the boundary of Pennsylvania, and 
asserting that it would be impossible for him to consent to 
any settlement that would oblige him to surrender jurisdic- 
tion over Fort Pitt and the surrounding country. The com- 
missioners, extremely desirous that they should not wholly 
fail in their mission to secure an understanding of some kind, 
as a last effort, and as the utmost they could coacede, then 
agreed to recede from their construction of the charter limits 
so far as to make the river Monongahela, from Mason and 
Dixon's line downwards to the Ohio, the western line of juris- 
diction, believing that such an adjustment would, as they said, 
"at once settle our present disputes without great trouble and 
"expense in running lines, or the inconvenience of keeping the 
"jurisdiction in suspense." This proposition was likewise re- 
jected, and fuCiher efforts on the part of the commissioners 
to secure an accommodation of the trouble ceased. Their last 
communication was addressed to Lord Dunmore on the 27th of 
May, 1774, and they announced the following day as the time 
for their departure. 

To add to the hardships of the settlers on the western bor- 
ders during the summer of 1774, Indian troubles came upon 
them, and they were threatened with the most dire conse- 
quences. Massacres occurred, a panic ensued, and safety was 
found only in flight to the east side of the Monongahela. Dur- 
ing this gloomy period Lord Dunmore at the head of an armed 
force ostensibly for the purpose of suppressing the Indian out- 
break, again appeared at Fort Pitt, the name of which had 
been changed to Fort Dunmore. While at that place, not un- 
mindful of his determined purpose to retain jurisdiction over 
the region, he .issued a proclamation to the people in which 
he denounced the actions of the authorities of the province of 
Pennsylvania in "unduly laying claim to a very extensive and 
"valuable quantity of His Majesty's territory." He also sets 
forth the ancient claim of the colony of Virginia to the same 
territory and his own right, under His Majesty, to govern the 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 495 

same. This remarkable document is dated "Fort Dunmcre^ 
"September 17, 1774." After the whereas, it concludes with 
the following sweeping order: "I do hereby, in His Majesty's 
"name, require and command all His Majesty's subjects west 
"of Laurel Hill to pay due respect to this my proclamation, 
"strictly prohibiting the execution of any act of authority on 
"behalf of the Province of Pennsylvania at their peril in this 
"country; but on the contrary, that a due regard and entire 
"obedience to the laws of His Majesty's colony of Virginia, 
"under my administration, be observed." Governor Penn did 
not permit Dunmore's proclamation to pass without notice. 
Attention was called to it by a counter pronunciamento from 
Philadelphia, dated the 12th of October, in which the Governor 
says, in substance, that, although the western limits of Penn- 
sylvania were not fixed by any authority from the Crown, it 
has been demonstrated by lines accurately run that the coun- 
try west of Laurel Hill, including Fort Pitt, was within the 
charter bounds of the province: that it had been in great part 
actually held and settled under grants from the Proprietaries 
of Pennsylvania: and that peaceable jurisdiction had been ex- 
ercised over it until the late "strange claim set up by the Earl 
"of Dunmore." In justice to the Proprietaries, who were only 
desirous of securing their own undoubted property from the 
encroachment of others, he say.s, further: "I have thought, 
"with the advice of council, to issue this, m^ proclamation, 
"hereby requiring all persons west of Laurel Hill to retain 
"their settlements as aforesaid made under this province, and 
"to pay all due obedience to the laws of this government; and 
"all magistrates and other officers who hold commissions or 
"offices under this government, to proceed as usual in the ad- 
"ministration of justice, without paying the least regard to 
"the said recited proclamation until His Majesty's pleasure 
"shall be known in the premises, at the same time strictly 
"charging and enjoining the said inhabitants and magistrates 
"to use their utmost endeavors to preserve peace and good 
order." While the magistrates of Pennsylvania were thus in- 
structed to maintain their jurisdiction, they were requested, in 
view of the fact that Dunmore had an organized militia force 
to sustain his pretentions, to he cautious in entering into 
conflict with his officers, and not to proceed to criminal prose- 
cution against them for endeavoring to enforce the laws of 
Virginia. At the close of the Indian war in October, 1774, 
Dunmore returned to Virginia, first causing the arrest of 
Thomas Smith, at Redstone, for acting as a Pennsylvania 



496 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

magistrate, placing him under bonds witli two sureties to ap- 
pear at a court to be held at Pittsburg, or Fort Dunmore, as it 
was now called by the Virginians. The territory claimed by 
Dunmore at that time was treated as part of Augusta county, 
and the time fixed for the court was the 20th of December, 
1774; a postponement occurred and it was not until the 21st 
of February, 1775, that the first court was held at Fort Dun- 
more. At this time the magistrates appointed by Dunmore 
appeared, and. after taking the oath of oflice, took their seats 
as justices of the court; and from then until the settlement of 
the boundary, in 178U, dual sets of officers asserted their right 
to exercise authority over the same people. Among the magis- 
trates of Dunmore's court was George Crogan, a holder of 
rights to four thousand five hundred acres of land by appli- 
cations entered in April, 1769, under the Proprietary govern- 
ment of Pennsylvania. 

But thrilling and far-reaching events were rapidly approach- 
ing to end the participation of the royal Governors of Penn- 
sylvania and Virginia in Colonial affairs. The American revo- 
lution was at hand, and while the people who settled in the 
valleys of the Ohio and Monongahela were partisans of either 
Virgin;iror Pennsylvania, as their interests may have influ- 
enc3d them, they were still sufficiently patriotic to unite as 
brothers to uphold and defend the liberty and independence of 
the United Colonies against a common foe. Dunmore and 
Connelly disappear from the scenes of their activities at the 
outbreak of the revolution, and leave the unsettled and per- 
plexing boundary contention to be determined, after their de- 
parture, by the two interested colonies, which are so. soon 
to be endowed with the dignity and honor of free and inde- 
pendent statehood. When the authorities of the two states 
came to consider the qtiestion it was manifest that a much 
better spirit prevailed. The importance of an early settle- 
ment was fully realized by both states, and in December, 1776, 
the Virginia legislature proposed as an adj;Listment that the 
western line of Maryland should be extended northward to 
the line of the fortieth degree of latitude, and thence west- 
wardly along that parallel "until the distance of five degrees 
of longitude from the Delaware shall be accomplished." This 
offer was a marked and generous recession from the demand 
of Dunmore for all the territory west of Laurel Hill, as it 
would give to Virginia only a part of the county of Fayette, 
all of the county of Greene, and a very small corner of the 
county of Washington, but no foi-mal action was taken by 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 497 

Pennsylvania on thia proposition. In the year 177S anotiier 
proposition was made by Virginia for the appointment of a 
joint commission, which proposition was accepted by Pennsyl- 
vania the following yeai*. Commissioners were duly appointed 
by both states, George Bryan, John Ewing and David Ritten- 
Mouse on the part of Pennsylvania, and James Madison and 
Robert Andrews on the part of Virginia, who met at Balti- 
more on the 27th day of August, 1779. A number of letters 
passed between these commissioners, in which the claims of 
each state was presented with proper dignity and in a com 
mendable spirit. Concessions were made by each, until, on the 
31st day of August, the fourth day of their session, an agree- 
ment dn the following words, practically the settlement of 
the long pending controversy, was reached: 

"We, James Madison and Robert Andrews, commissioners 
for the state of Virginia, and George Bryan, John Ewing and 
David Rittenhouse, commissioners for the state of Pennsyl- 
vania, do hereby mutually, and in behalf of our respective 
states, ratify and confirm the following agreement, viz: To 
extend Mason and Dixon's line due west five degrees of longi- 
tude, to be computed from the river Delaware, for the scMhern 
boundary of Pennsylvania, and that a meridian drawn from 
the western extremity thereof to the northern limit of the said 
Stato be the western boundary of Pennsylvania forever." 

This agreement was ratified by the legislature of Virginia 
on the 23d of June, 1780, and by the State of Pennsylvania on 
the 23d of September, following. The acts of both states pro- 
vided for the appointment of commissioners to run and mark 
the lines between the states in accordance with the agreement, 
but, owing to unavoidable circumstances and unexpected 
hindrances, this work was for a period delayed, and not until 
1784 was the southern line from the end of Mason and Dixon's 
line run out the full five degrees of longitude and the south- 
western corner of the State established, after careful astro- 
nomical observations by the scientists of the commission. The 
meridian line frem the southwestern corner to the Ohio river 
was run in 1785, and from the Ohio river to Lake Erie in 1786. 
The first cause of delay in the running of the lines was the 
invasion of Virginia by the British army, in 1781, which re- 
sulted in considerable derangement and confusion in the af- 
fairs of that state; and, next, interference by a number of 
Virginia partisans, who still claimed allegiance to that state, 
with Alexander McClean, when that gentleman attempted, in 
1782 to establish a temporary line of jurisdiction. This was 

32— 3— 3d Ser. 



498 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

finally accomplished, and the long standing and, at times, 
serious boundary contention was ended. From that time until 
the present the lines then established have marked the boun- 
daries between the respective states. 

As heretofore remarked, the territory in dispute was first 
treated by the Virginians as part of Augusta county, of that 
state, but it was subsequently divided into three counties, 
called Ohio, Manongalia and Yohogania. A land office, in 
charge of a surveyor, was established in each county, and, as 
settlements were encouraged, many rights for lands under 
Virginia laws were entered and surveyed. In the records of 
the land department these rights are known as "Virginia 
Entries," and consisted of state, pre-emption, treasury and 
military warrants. The terms under which lands were held 
by Virginia rights were fixed in the warrants, but in most of 
these warrants the purchase money was as low as ten shillings 
sterling for a hundred acres. The entries number over one 
thousand, and cover over an area of six hundred and thirty- 
three thousand acres of land. Upon many of the entries, how- 
ever, surveys were never made or returned, and, of course, titles 
to them under Pennsylvania laws never completed. The de- 
scription of these tracts as they are recorded in the book of 
entries, and as they are written in the surveys, are quite vague 
and indefinite, the location usually given being that of a 
stream, as "on Peter's Creek," "on the waters of the Shirtie 
(for Chartiers)," "on Pigeon Creek," "on X mile creek," "on 
Racoon creek," or on the Ohio, Monongalia, or "Yough," as 
the case might be. 

The authorities of Virginia, after the agreement of the boun- 
dary commissioners at Baltimore, but before the ratification 
of the same by the two states, appointed a number of persons 
to act as commissioners to adjust titles by hearing proofs and 
granting certificates to claimants to lands on rights acquired 
under the laws of that state. The appearance of these com- 
missioners on the Monongahela, and their proceedings were 
the cause of considerable uneasiness and some indignation 
on the part of Pennsylvanians. who feared that new rights 
might be granted under Virginia laws, in violation of the 
agreement, and also that settlers holding under Pennsylvania 
rights might be dispossessed of their lands by the summary 
action of these commissioners. An appeal was made to Con- 
gress by the Supreme Executive Council, through the Penn- 
sylvania representatives, which resulted in the adoption of the 
following preamble and resolution in relation to the new con- 
tention by that body on the 27th of December, 1773: 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 



"Whereas, It appears to Congress from the representations 
of the delegates of the State of Pennsylvania that disputes 
had arisen between the states of Pennsylvania and Virginia 
relative to the extent of their boundaries, which may probably 
be productive of serious evils to both states, and tend to 
lessen their exertions in the common defense, therefore, 
Resolved, That it be recommended to the contending parties 
not to grant any part of the disputed land, or to disturb pos- 
sessions of any persons living thereon, and to avoid every ap- 
pearance of force until the dispute can be amicably adjusted 
bv- both states, or be brought to a just decision by the inter- 
vention of Congress: That possession forcibly taken be re- 
stored to the original possessors, and things be placed in the 
situation in which they were at the commencement of the pres- 
ent war without prejudice to the claims of either party.' 

At the time the above resolution of Congress was passed, 
the agreement of the boundary commissioners had been rati- 
fied and confirmed, and Pennsylvania had unquestionable 
jurisdiction over the territory so long in dispute. On the 
following day, however, December 28. 1779, a proclamation was 
directed lo the people of Pennsylvania, signed by Joseph Reed, 
president of the Supreme Executive Council, by which all 
officers, civil and military, and others, subjects of the State, 
were required to pay due obedience and respect to the reso- 
lution, but grantees of lands under the State were encouraged 
"to continue in the cultivation and improvement of their 
several estates, notwithstanding any clams or pretences set 
up by the state of Virginia." They were also assured that 
they would receive "protection and support" while they con- 
tinued in duty and obedience to the laws and government of 
the State. The uneasy feeling aroused by the presence of the 
Virginia commissioners did not cease with the action of Con- 
gress in recommending that grants of land should not be made 
within the disputed district, and in March, 1780, the Supreme 
Executive Council again passed a series of strong resolutions, 
with a letter— which reads like a manifesto of war— to the 
representatives of the State in Congress; but no further at- 
tention was given to the matter by Congress. The danger to 
Pensvlvania rights by the presence of the Virginia agents or 
commissioners had no doubt been exaggerated, and soon after- 
ward the excitement and bad feeling caused by their pres- 
ence apparently passed away. Certain it is that nearly all 
the surveys of Virginia entries now in the land office show 
that they were made in pursuance of the certificates granted 



500 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

by these commissioners, and were duly recognized and ac- 
cepted by the land oflBcers of Pennsylvania. Three fac similie 
copies of surveys on file in the Department are herewith given 
for the purpose of showing the forms of certificates thereto 
appended. The first tract is situated in Fayette county, near 
Brownsville. The second, on Peter's creek, in Washington 
county, on which Cox's fort was located. The third is situ- 
ated in the last named county, also on Peter's creek, where 
the town of Finleyville now stands. A fourth draft is given 
for the purpose of showing the location ef Redstone Old Fort, 
on which the town of Brownsville is built. This last naqjed 
survey was made under a Pennsylvania right, application No. 
3583; entered July 3, 17G9. 

A land office under the Commonwealth was first established 
by an act of the Legislature, passed the 9th of April, 1781. 
The purpose of this act was to enable persons who held un- 
patented rights to land obtained from the Proprietary govern- 
ment prior CO December 10, 1776, to pay such arrearage of 
purchase money as might be due thereon, and complete their 
titles by obtaining patents. This act was followed by another 
on the 5th of April, 1782, which provided for a Board of Prop- 
erty to consist of the President or Vice President of the Su- 
preme Executive Council, a member of the same to be ap- 
pointed by the Council, the Secretary of the Land Office, the 
Receiver General and the Surveyor General, whose duty it 
was made "to hear and determine in all cases of controversy 
"or caveats, in all matters of diflaculty or irregularity touch- 
"ing escheats, warrants on escheats, warrants to agree, rights 
"of pre-emption, promises, imperfect titles or otherwise," 
which heretofore had arisen, or thereafter might arise, in 
transacting the business of the land oflBce. The first re- 
corded action taken by this board in relation to Virginia rights 
was on the 15th of September, 1784, when it was "Resolved, 
"That the Surveyor General issue his orders forthwith to his 
"deputies in the counties of Westmoreland, Washington and 
"Fayette, that upon applications made to them by any persons 
"claiming lands within their districts respectively by virtue 
"of rights acquired under, founded on, or recognized by the 
"laws of Virginia, they survey the said lands for such persons, 
"first giving public notice of the time when such surveys shall 
"be made." The deputies were further required to make re- 
turn of such surveys to the Surveyor General, giving copies 
of the "grants, entries or vouchers" on which the applicant 
requested the surveys to be made, to note any interferences 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 501 

"With rights granted under Pennsylvania, and to make such 
observations as would be useful for decisions in cases of dis- 
putes; and to expedite the determination of disputes they were 
requested to urge the parties interested to have depositions 
respecting the tracts taken before a magistrate in the neigh- 
borhood, to be transmitted with the returns of surveys and to 
be present at the taking of such depositions. The deputies 
were also required to certify whether the lands had been at any 
time surveyed upon Pennsylvania claims, or whether such 
lands had been applied for by the applicants or others. There 
was still considerable delay and trouble in making surveys 
and adjusting claims under Virginia rights, owing principally 
to a lack of information on the part of deputy surveyors as 
to the exact terms of the agreement between the states, and 
the absence of any official data giving the names of persons 
really entitled to lands. There wer many such persons with 
a perfect right to apply for surveys, who were anxious to 
complete their titles by taking out patents under the Common- 
wealth as soon as possible, and complaints of the delays on 
the part of the surveyors were not slow in reaching the land 
office. To remedy this condition the Board of Property, on the 
7th of March, 1785, adopted the following resolution. "Re- 
"solved, That for preventing delays upon applications to 
"deputy surveyors by persons claiming lands in the counties 
"of Westmoreland, Washington and Fayette, by virtue of 
"rights acquired under, founded on, or recognized by the laws 
"of Virginia, the Surveyor General forthwith furnish his depu- 
"ties with necessary transcripts of the papers communicated 
"by the government of Virginia to the Supreme Executive 
"Council, and by them put into his hands; that he enjoin them 
"to pay immediate attention to all applications appeared to be 
"supported by rights obtained as aforesaid before the 23d of 
"June, 1780. That in returns of all surveys made on such 
"applications they certify whether the particulars of descrip- 
"tion mentioned in the original entries correspond with the 
"lands owned by the applicants. That where such deputies 
"cannot conveniently attend the taking of depositions in dis- 
"puted cases they earnestly require both parties to be pres- 
"ent when they shall be taken in order to avoid the trouble 
"and expense they must otherwise unavoidably incur, and that 
"to give facility and dispatch in settling claims aforesaid it 
"be recommended to the Surveyor General to lessen the dis- 
"tricts and appoint a greater number of deputies, and that in 
"his choice of them he take all possible care to guard against 



502 A'IRGINIA CLAIMS. 

"the appointment of any person influenced by prejudices upon 
"the subject of such claims." 

The land office in Pennsylvania was closed in 1776 after the 
declaration of independence. "When it was again opened in 
1781, under the Commonwealth, it was for the purpose, as 
heretofore remarked, of permitting the completion of titles 
to lands held under grants from the Proprietary government; 
and not until the act of April 1, 17S4, became a law, was pro- 
vision made for the sale of the unappropriated lands of the 
State. For that purpose the office was opened on the 1st of 
July of that year. It follows that all Pennsylvania claims that 
conflicted with Virginia rights must have been acquired under 
the Proprietary government, between the years 1769 and 1776. 
These rights were under applications entered in 1769, and fol- 
lowing that year, after the application system had been aban- 
doned, by warrant and survey. There were instances within 
the disputed territory where the same lands were granted to 
difllerent persons by the authorities of each state, but provi- 
sion was made for such conflicting claims in the acts ratify- 
ing the boundary agreement. For the adjustment of such cases 
it was enacted that in the decision of disputes "preference was 
"to be given to the elder or prior right in whichet er of the states 
"the same had been acquired, the persons paying, within whose 
"boundary their land was included, the same purchase money 
"which would have been due from them to the state under 
"which they claimed the right, etc." So that a Virginia title, 
obtained in conformity with the laws of that state, if older 
than a Pennsylvania title, was to be preferred, and vice versa. 
To the honor of the courts of Pennsylvania it may be said that 
in all cases tried before them which involved a conflict be- 
tween Pennsylvania and Virginia titles, the compact between 
the states was held to be inviolate, and by every consideration 
of moral and political obligation, to be upheld and enforced 
with fidelity; and to-day within the territory, so long a matter 
of earnest contention, land titles are so well settled that there 
is probably no section of the State, unless in the three original 
and a few others of the older counties, in which there is less 
land litigation than in the counties formed out of the disputed 
district. 

An interesting case, growing out of conflicting grants of 
the same land to different persons by each state, was that of 
Sims vs. Irvine, decided May 28, 1799, in the Supreme Court of 
the United States on error from the Circuit Court of Pennsyl- 
vania. This case involved the title to Montour's Island, in the 



VIRGINIA CLAIMS. '"''' 

Ohio river, a few miles below the city of Pittsburg, now known 
as Neville Island, or Neville township, Allegheny co^^^^;/^^ 
containing over eight hundred acres of valuable land At he 
close of the war between Great Britain and France m 1^63, the 
King of Great Britain by a proclamation "commanded and em- 
powered' the governors of his several colonies and provinces 
to reward the officers and soldi.rs who had served m North 
America to the end of that war with grants of unappropriated 
land Under that proclamation a Major William Douglas, an 
officer of a regiment from the colony of New Jersey received 
a right to 5.000 acres, the quantity allotted to a field officer 
which right for a valuable consideration (£100) 1- assigned 
in 1779 to Charles Sims, a citizen of Virginia. In May, 1780 
Sims, as assignee of Douglas, received from the register of 
the Virginia land office, a military warrant for 5,000 acr^. 
which it was asserted he delivered to the surveyor of Yoha- 
gany countv, with directions to that officer that it be entered 
and located in several parcels, one of which was to be Mon- 
tour's island. The book of Virginia entries in the land depa t- 
ment of Pennsylvania contains the f^l^^^^^^^.^^'^f " ^^f^^^' q' 
Svms, Military warrant, 5,000 acres. Racoon." Of these 5,000 
acres 3 002 acres were located on Racoon creek, were regu- 
larly 'surveyed without objection and in 1794 patented to the 

'^The'pennsvlvania title for Montour's island was vested in 
General William Irvine, a distinguished soldier of the revolu- 
tion then the commanding officer at Pittsburg, who had ren- 
dered valuable service to the State while in ^l^at command 
and received by an act of the Legislature, passed the 24th da> 
of September. 17S3, a pre-emption right. The act >« entitled 
"An act to grant the right of pre-emption to an island, known 
by the name of Montour's island, in the Ohio river, to Brigadier 
General William Irvine." The Surveyor General was directed 
to cause a survey of the island to be made, at the cost of Gen- 
eral Irvine, and have the same returned into the and office 
for confirmation by patent. This was done, and on t^c Uth o^ 
December, 1787, General Irvine, having first paid into the Re- 
ceiver General's office the sum of two hundred and eighty- 
three pounds, thirteen shillings and six pence, the cost of the 
island at the rate of thirty pounds Pennsylvania currency per 
hundred acres (eighty cents an acre), received his patent. 

A suit in ejectment in the Circuit court of Pennsylvania was 
then brought against General Irvine by Sims, to ^'ecover the 
island under his military grant. The jury in the court below 



504 VIRGINIA CLAIMS. 

found a special verdict, in which all the facts of the case, to- 
gether with all the laws of both states relating to land grants 
are fully set forth, and on that finding the appeal was taken 
to the Supreme Court of the United States. One of the objec- 
tions to the title of Sims was based on the alleged invalidity 
of the assignment to him by Douglas, under the laws of Vir- 
ginia, but it was held that a military right to lands "acquired 
under a royal proclamation in 1763 was assignable, by the laws 
of Virginia, to an inhabitant of that state." Also that, "ob- 
taining a warrant on such right, and locating it, gave the as- 
signee a complete and equitable title, which was confirmed by 
the compact between Pennsylvania and Virgina." A finding 
of the jury was that Presley Neville and Matthew Richie, the 
deputy surveyors for Washington county, had received from 
the Surveyor General the list of entries which contained an 
entry for the land claimed by Sims and that on the 13th of 
April, 1787, they surveyed Montour's island and returned the 
survey into the Surveyor General's office, the "return of the 
survey setting forth that it was made for Charles Sims, as- 
signee of William Douglas, and under the Virginia warrant, 
entry and location." The fact that a survey had teen made 
and returned was admitted, but, in addition to the general 
prohibition to surveying islands in the Ohio river, it was ob- 
jected to on the ground that the defendant had procured an 
actual survey of the island as early as the year 1783, while 
the plaintiff never attempted to procure a survey under his 
right until the year 1787, which survey it was contended, 
"could not divest the defndant's previous possession." Another 
objection to the survey of Sims was that the island, being in 
the Ohio river, formed no part of Washington county, and was 
not within the limits of the district of the deputy surveyors, 
and was therefore unauthorized by the laws of Pennsylvania, 
which confined deputy surveyors to their respective districts. 
It was, however, held by the court that the survey for Sims 
wao legal. It may be remarked in this connection that the 
survey to which reference is thus made cannot be found among 
the records of this department, though there is evidence that 
such survey was actually made and returned. Other objec- 
tions were urged against the right of Sims, but the decree of the 
court was in his favor, and General Irvine was compelled to 
surrender his title to Montour's island. To-andersnify him for 
his loss thc> State Legislature gave him a State reservation of 
2,000 acres that had been surveyed at the mouth of Harbor 
creek, on Lake Erie, in the county of Erie. 



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AN ACCOUNT 



DONATION LANDS 



PENNSYLVANIA. 



[This paper prepared by Major Robert H. Foster, of the Depart- 
ment of Internal Affairs and printed in the Annual Report for 
1893, is so appropriate in this connection, as it is lucid in its nar- 
ration, that it is given herewith.] 



THE DONATION LANDS OF PENN- 
SYLVANIA. 



As early as the seventh day of March, 1780, while the war 
of the American revolution was still in active progress, and 
being vigorously waged by the hostile armies in the field, 
the General Assembly of Pennsylvania by resolution made a 
promise of "certain donations and quantities of laad" to the 
soldiers of the State, known as the "Pennsylvania Line," 
then serving in the Federal Army. It was provided that these 
lands should be "surveyed and divided off" at the end of the 
Avar, and allotted to those entitled to re-jeive them according to 
their several ranks. In order to comply with the letter and 
intention of the resolution of March, 1780, by the same act 
passed by the General Assembly March 12, 1783, in which it 
was provided that certain lands should be set apart and sold 
for' the purpose of redeeming the certificates of depreciation 
given to the soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line, under the act 
of December IS, 1780, it was also provided that "a certain 
tract of country, beginning at the mouth of Mogulbughtiton 
creek;* thence up the Allegheny river to the mouth of Cagna- 
waga creek ;t thence due north to the northern boundary of 
the State; thence west by said boundary, to the northwest 
corner of the State; thence south, by the western boundary 
of the State, to the northwest corner of lands appropriated 
by this act for discharging the certificates^ herein mentioned; 
and thence by the same lands east to the place of beginning; 
which said tract of country shall be reserved and set apart 
for the only and sole use of fulfilling and carrying into exe- 
cution the said resolve." 

Under Section VI, of the same act, all rights, titles or 
claims to land with the described bounds, whether obtained 
from the Indians, the late Proprietaries, or any other person 
or persons, were declared to be null and void, thus reserving 
the entire tract from sale or settlement until after the allot- 
ments of the soldiers were duly made and their claims fully 
satisfied. By section YII. officers and privates were to be 

*Now known as Mnhoninc: creek, in Armstrong county. 
■iConewaso creek, in Warren county. 



578 DONATION LANDS. 

allowed two years after the declaration of peace in which to 
make their applications, and in case of death occurring: to 
any one before his application was made, an additional year 
was allowed to the heirs, executors or administrators of such 
person, and thereafter unlocated tracts were to be disposed of 
upon such terms as the Legislature might direct. It may be 
said in passing, however, that the period for making applica- 
tions was a number of times extended by subsequent legis- 
lation. By the last section of the act, Section VIII, non-com- 
missioned oflBcers and privates were prohibited from selling 
their shares of the land appropriated to their use until after 
the same had been "actually surveyed and laid off," the act 
declaring such sales or conveyances absolutely null and void. 
In this last section of the act a distinction was made between 
commissioned officers and the non-commissioned officers and 
privates, probably under an impression that the former were 
able to take better care of their interests than the latter. It 
will be observed that the territory thus set apart under the -act 
of December 12, 1783, for donation purposes, comprises, parts 
of the present counties of Lawrence, Butler, Armstrong, Ve- 
nango, Forest and Warren, all the counties of Mercer and 
Crawford, and that portion of Erie which lies south of the 
triangle. The territory was then a wild and unbroken wil- 
derness, and we can at this day, after a century of progress 
and civilization, truly regard this section of our great Common- 
wealth, now filled as it is with a prosperous and industrious 
population that has wrought wonders of advancement and im- 
provement, as a splendid, a princely domain, devoted in our 
early history to a noble purpose. 

As a further reward for the services of the soldiers of the 
Pennsylvania Line, the next act of the General Assembly was 
one that exempted from taxation during lifetime the land 
which fell to the lot -of each, unless the same was transferred 
or assigned to another person, and then follows soon after 
the purchase of 1784, the acts of March 24, 1785, which di- 
rected the mode by which the allowances of lands to be dis- 
tributed to the troops, and providing that legal titles, vesting 
in them the right of ownership, be granted to them. The 
details of the plan of distribution provided in this act are 
particular and comprehensive. The Surveyor General was di- 
rected forthwith to appoint Deputy Surveyors for the purpose, 
of surveying the lots, who were to give bonds in the sum of 
eight hundred dollars each for the faithful performance of 
their duties, and to follow such instructions as they might 



DONATION LANDS. 579 

from time to time receive from tlie Surveyor General and 
the Supreme Executive Council of the State. 

Another section describes the persons who should lie entitled 
to land; and Section V, in order to comply with a previous 
resolution of the General Assembly, included the names of 
Baron Steuben, who was to receive a grant equal to that 
of a Major General of the Pennsylvania Line, and Lieutenant 
Colonel Tilghman, a grant equal to that of a Lieutenant 
Colonel of the same line, w-hile by Section VI, other troops, 
raised under resolutions of February and December, 178U, were 
also declared to be entitled to lands according to their rank 
and pay respectively. Section X, enacted that the lots should 
be of four descriptions: the first to contain five hundred acres 
each, the second three hundred acres each, the third, two hun- 
dred and fifty acres each, and the fourth, two hundred acres 
each, with the allowance of six per cent.; and before pro- 
ceeding to perform their duties under the act the deputies 
were required to subscribe an oath or affirmation- that in mak- 
ing their surveys they would not choose out the best lands 
for the purpose of favoring any one of the four classes to the 
prejudice or injury of the others, or of the State. This section 
also provides for the proper marking of the lines, the num- 
bering of the lots and the transmission of field notes, drafts 
and returns to the Surveyor General's Ofiice. Complete lists 
of all persons entitled to land under the act, with their rank 
and the quantity of land to be allotted to eaeh were to be 
furnished by the Comptroller General to the Supreme Execu- 
tive Council in order that proper instructions, through the 
Surveyor General, might be given to Surveyors in the field 
as to the number of lots to be surveyed and the quantities in 
which they were to be laid off; and when a sufficient number 
of lots were surveyed and returned, a draft of the whole was 
to be made and deposited in the Rolls Office as a public record 
to serve in lieu of recording the patents. The wisdom of tht 
last provision may be considered extremely doubtful, as has 
since been demonstrated in the fact that there are many 
patents for donation lands in existence of which the patent 
books of the Land Office do not contain a line, and no little 
trouble in tracing title to certain of these tracts has been 
experienced in consequence of that defect in the act. The 
patent books should have contained the enrollment of all. 
Section VIII provides minute directions for the distribution of 
the lots to claimants by lottery. Tickets representing the foui- 
classes, carefullv numbered and tied "with silken thread," 



5S0 DONATION LANDS. 

were to be placed iu four wheels "like unto lottery wheels," 
from which the applicants were required to draw for their 
respective allotments. When not in use for drawing the 
wheels were to be sealed and kept in the custody of a commit- 
tee of the members of the Supreme Executive Council, the 
same committee having the right to judge and determine the 
right of every applicant to receive a grant, allowing in cases 
of doubt or difficulty an appeal to the council, whose decision 
was to be final. By this section of the act it was further pro- 
vided that a Major General should draw four tickets from the 
wheel containing the numbers on the five hundred acre lots; 
a Brigadier General, three tickets from the same wheel; a 
Colonel, two tickets from the same wheel; a Lieutenant 
Colonel, one ticket from the same wheel and one from "the 
wheel containing the numbers on the three hundred acre lots; 
a Surgeon, Chaplain or Major, two tickets from the wheel 
containing the numbers on the three hundred acre lots; a 
Captain, one ticket from the wheel containing the numbers 
on the five hundred acre lots; a Lieutenant, two tickets from 
the wheel containing the numbers on the two hundred acre 
lots; an Ensign or Regimental Surgeon's Mate, one ticket from 
the wheel containing the numbers on the three hundred acre 
lots; a Sergeant, Sergeant-Major or Quartermaster Sergeant, 
one ticket from the wheel containing the numbers on the 
two hundred and fifty acre lots, and a Drum-Major, 
Fife-Major, Drummer, Fifer, Corporal or Private, one 
ticket from the wheel containing the numbers on the 
two hundred acre lots. It will be seen that the al- 
lotment according to rank was therefore as follows: To 
a Major General, two thousand acres; a Brigadier General, 
fifteen hundred acres; a Colonel, one thousand acre; a Lieu- 
tenant Colonel, eight hundred acres; a Surgeon, Chaplain or 
Major, six hundred acres; a Captain, five hundred acres; a 
Lieutenant, four hundred acres; an Ensign or Regimental 
Surgeon's Mate, three hundred acres; a Sergeant, Sergeant 
Major or Quartermaster Sergeant, two hundred acres and a 
Drum-Major, Fife-Major. Drummer or Fifer or Private, two 
hundred acres. Another section provides for the issuing of 
patents, to be signed, -sealed and delivered by the president 
or vice pi-esident of the Supreme Executive Council and pre- 
scribing a form for the same, the consideration being "services 

rendered by in the late army of the United States." 

ho only expense to which applicants were to be subjected was 
the fee for "surveying, drafting and returning." including the 



DONATION LANDS. 581 

cost of chain bearers, markers,* etc. The sum fixed was three 
pounds for a lot of five hundred acres; two pounds for a lot of 
three hundred acres, and one pound ten shillings for lots of 
two hundred and fifty and two hundred acres, to be paid by 
each applicant before he could be permitted to draw for his 
lot. There were other provisions of the act for the purpose 
of fully carrying into effect the intentions of the General 
Assembly in making the grant, especially in sections XX and 
XXI, which provided for the employment of an agent for the 
purpose of exploration to ascertain and note the quality 
of the land and the topographic features of the country. This 
agent was particularly to note such part of land as he might 
deem unfit for cultivation. 

Three days before the act of March 25, 1785, became a law 
a committee chosen by the officers of the Pennsylvania Line, 
who were no doubt acquainted with the provisions of the pro- 
posed law, and concerned for their own interests, united in a 
letter to the Supreme Executive Council, recommending the 
appointment of General William Irvine, the commanding officer 
at Fort Pitt, as agent to explore the lands. After calling at- 
tention to the provisions in the proposed law for the employ- 
ment of such agent, they say: "We therefore pray that 
Council will be pleased to appoint William Irvine, Esq., to 
that office, if the bill passes in its present state, as he is a gen- 
tleman well acquainted with the land appropriated for that 
purpose, and who is, we humbly conceive, worthy your confi- 
dence, as well as that of your most humble servants." (Penn'a 
ArcJiives, Vol. X, page 425.) The Supreme Executive Council 
acted so promptly upon the recommendation of the committee 
of officers, that two days after the bill became a law, General 
Irvine was appointed agent, and having on the same day, 
March 26, 1785, subscribed his oath of office, an order for 
ninety pounds was issued in his favor as part of his pay. On 
the same day he received his instructions, which appear in 
Volume X, page 427, Pennsylvania Archives. They read as 
follows: 

In Council, March 26, 1785. 

"Sir: By virtue of the authority vested in us by the act of 
assembly, for directing the Mode of distributing Donation 
Lands, promised to the troops of this Commonwealth." We 
have appointed you Agent to perform the duties of this office, 
it will be necessary that with all possible Dispatch & accu- 
racy, you explore the country to be laid off agreeably to Di- 



5S2 DONATION LANDS. 

rections of that Act, noting the quality of the land in the 
several parts thereof, the hills, mountains, waters, creeks, 
marshes, uplands, bottom lands, &c., and such other occur- 
rences as may deserve notice with their situation, & distance, 
but particularly the parts of the land which you may deem 
unfit for cultivation, &c.; and from time to time transmitting 
us your remarks, notes and description of the Country." 

This letter is signed by John Dickinson, and addressed to 
"The Honorable G-eneral William Irvine." General Irvine ap- 
pears to have entered upon his duties of exploration, under the 
instructions given him, with little delay, and to have exer- 
cised good judgment, assiduity and perseverance in pursuing 
them. A report of his notes and observations was transmitted 
to President Dickinson, in a letter dated at Carlisle, August 
17, 1786. These papers are replete with interest and are here 
re-produced as they appear in Volume XI, pages 513 to 520, 
Pennsylvania Archives. 

Carlisle, August 17, 1785. 
To His Excellency, John Dickinson, Esq., 

"Sir: You have herewith transmitted my description of the 
donation tract of country, together with a sketch. These will, 
I hope, prove satisfactory to your Excellency and the honora- 
able the council, and answer the public purposes for which 
they are designed. 

I observed in a former letter that few of the deputy sur- 
veyors attended on my first going into the country, these 
agreed to postpone the business till September. On my return 
to Fort Pitt, after my tour, so late as July I found three of the 
gentlemen preparing to set out to survey. I did not consider 
it my duty to attend so small a number of them, as it would 
be spending the public money and my own time to little pur- 
pose, besides the law gives me no other control over them 
than to report to the Surveyor General should they neglect 
or delay performing their duty. And I find sundry of them 
conceive they have not only a right, but are in some measure 
obliged to survey the land, good or bad. as each of them are 
instructed to survey a certain number of lots, for instance, 
260 of different descriptions and sizes, without any regard to 
water, bottom, upland or any of the usual modes observed in 
laying of land. '"Several of the districts has not 20 lots of 
good land in them, yet the deputies are each instructed to 
survey upwards of 260, when others contain perhaps r'ouble 
the quantity directed." 



DONATION LANDS. r.83 

Unless the Surveyor General alters his instructions materi- 
ally, or council, or the Assembly, take order in the premises, 
the whole end designed will be defeated as no man of common 
understanding will accept of pay for surveying such land. 

I am of opinion there is more than sufficient good land on 
the tract appropriated to answer the purpose, provided the 
western boundary line of the State strikes the west branch of 
Beaver Creek as high as is generally supposed. Mr. McLane is 
of opinion it will cross, at least sixteen miles higher than 
where his line does. In this case I propose this alteration for 
the consideration of council, that the deputies be instructed to 
begin at the west line of the State and survey all the land on 
the several branches of Beaver creek within the tract, before 
any other is laid off, if this should not prove sufficient, then 
proceed to the forks and upper branches of Tunck and Oil 
Creeks for the remainder. This mode will. I conceive, be bet- 
ter for the troops as their settlement, or vicinity to others will 
be more compact, consequently the land more valuable, and 
it will certainly be more advantageous to the State, as what- 
ever lands of value may be along the river and upper end of 
the tract will be reserved unculled, to dispose of as may 
be judged most expedient; and notwithstanding the spots 
of good land are detached; yet some of them are of such ex- 
cellent quality, and so well situated on account of water car- 
riage, easy communication with L^ke Erie, and so well cal- 
culated for stock farms, that the State may be much benefited 
by reserving them for future disposal. 

This mode will occasion an alteration, perhaps, with respect 
to the number of deputies, as fewer than the present number 
appointed would execute this mode best, and four or five would 
doubtless perform the business, provided they are allowed to 
employ assistants; these four or five might have constant com- 
munication with each other, and act as it were superintendents 
over the assistants, by which they could determine when the 
number of lots of each class required is done. I know it may 
be urged in opposition to this, that sundry of these gentlemen 
have already gone to considerable expense in equipping them- 
selves for the business and that it will be hard to dismiss them 
under these circumstances. To this I answer that the private 
advantage of two or three men ought not to be put in compe- 
tition with that of as many thousands, particularly where the 
interest of the State at large is concerned also. I farther an- 
swer that these men may be employed by the principals, and 
will venture to assert that some of them are scarce fit even 



584 DONATION LANDS. 

for this subordinate station, as perhaps the first chain or com- 
pass they ever saw was purchased for this occasion. The 
number, however, that I have proposed may be found among 
the gentlemen who understand both theory and practice ex- 
tremely well, and are men of approved integrity, and I be- 
lieve the State will find their account in this or some suca 
mode, if they even pay the trifiing expense the gentlemen have 
been at. 

I have the honor to be. 

With greatest respect, 

Sir, Your Excellency's 

Most humble servant, 

WM. IRVINE. 

Notes taken and observations made (by) the Agents ap- 
pointed to explore the tract of country presented by the State 
to the late troops of the Pennsylvania Line, of the American 
Army. 

In exploring the donation land, I began on the Line run by 
Mr. McLane, between that and the tracts appropriated for re- 
deeming depreciation certificates which he ascertained by a 
due North Line to be near thirty miles from Fort Pitt, and by 
the Common computation along the path leading from Fort 
Pitt to Venango on the mouth of French Creek, which some 
affirm was actually measured by the French when they pos- 
sessed that country. I found it forty miles; East of this path 
along Mr. McLanes Line for five or six miles, the land is 
pretty level, well watered with small springs, and of tolerable 
quality, but from thence to the Allegheny River whdch is 
about Twenty-five miles due East, there is no land worth men- 
tioning fit for cultivation; as far as French Creek all between 
the Venango Path and the Allegheny there is very little land 
fit for cultivation, as it is a continued chain of high barren 
mountains except small breaches for Creeks and Rivulets to 
disembogue themselves into the River. These have very small 
bottoms. 

As I proceeded along the path leading to French Creek 
about five miles to a Branch of Beaver, or rather in this place 
called Canaghqunese. I found the land of a mixed quality, 
some very strong and broken with large quantities of fallen 
Chestnut, interspersed with strips covered with Hickory, 
lofty oak. and for under wood or Brush, Dogwood, Hazel, &c.; 
along the Creek very fine rich and extensive bottoms in gen- 
eral fit for meadows; from hence lo another branch of said 
Creek called Flat Rock Creek, about ten miles distant, the land 



DONATION LANDS. oSo 

is generally thin, stony and broken, loaded, however, with 
Chestnut Timber, the greatest part of which lies fiat on the 
earth, which renders it difficult traveling— at the usual crossing 
place on the last named Creek, there is a beautiful fall over a 
Rock ten or twelve feet high at the fording immediately above 
the fall, the bottom is one entire Rock, except some small per- 
forations which is capacious enough to receive a horses foot 
and leg— it is here about forty yards wide and runs extremely 
rapid. Fi-om Flat Rock to Sandy Creek by Hutchins & Scull, 
called Lycomie, is about Twenty four miles; on the first twelve 
there are a considerable quantity of tolerable level land tho 
much broken with large stony flats, on which grows heavy 
burthens of Oak, Beech and Maple, particularly seven or eight 
miles from the Creek there is a plain or savannan three or 
four miles long, and at least two wide, without any thing 
to obstruct the prospect, except here and there a small grove 
of lofty Oaks, or Sugar Tree, on the skirts the ground rises 
gradually to a moderate heighth from which many fine springs 
descend, which water this fine Tract abundantly— along these 
Rivulets small but fine spots of meadow may be made, from 
hence the remaining twelve miles to Sandy Creek is a ridge 
or mountain, which divides the waters of the Allegheny, the 
Beaver and Ohio, and is from East to West at least three 
times as long as it is broad — on the Whole of this there is 
Ittle fit for cultivation, yet some of it is well calculated for 
raising stock. But a person must be possessed of very large 
Tracts to enable him to do even this to purpose. 

From Sandy to French Creek is about seven or eight miles 
from the mouth, but it soon Forks into many small runs, and 
it but a few miles from the mouth to the source— there are 
two or three small bottoms only on this Creek— to French 
Creek is one entire hill, no part of which is by any means fit 
for cultivation. 

On the lower side, at the mouth of French Creek, where the 
Fort called Venango formerly stood, there is three or four 
hundred acres of what is commonly called upland or dry 
bottom, very good land. On the North East side, about one 
mile from the mouth, another good bottom begins of four 
or five hundred acres, and on the summits of the hills on the 
same side tho high, there is a few hundred acres of land fit 
for cultivation— this is all in this neighborhood nearer than 
the first fork of the Creek; which is about eight miles distant. 
On the Road leading from French to Oil Creek, within about 
three miles and a half of Venango, there is a bottom of fine 



586 DONATION T^ANDS. 

land on the Bank of the Allegheny, containing four or five 
hundred acres, there is little beside to Oil Creek fit for cul- 
tivation. 

French Creek is one hundred and fifty yards wide. 

From French to Oil Creek is about eight miles— this is not 
laid down in any map, notwithstanding it is a large stream 
not less than eighty, or perhaps a hundred yards wide at the 
mouth, a considerable depth, both of which it retains to the 
first fork, which is at least twenty males up, and I am certain 
is as capable of rafting timber or navigating large boats on 
as French Creek in the same seasons this high. On the North 
East or upper side of this creek, at the mouth, is four or five 
hundred acres of good bottom, and about a mile up there is 
another small bottom on the South West side, which is all the 
good land to the first fork. 

Oil Creek has taken its name from an oil or bituminous 
matter being found floating on the surface. Many cures are 
attributed to this oil by the natives, and lately by some whites, 
particularly Rheumatic pains and old ulcers; it has hitherto 
been taken for granted that the water of the Creek was im- 
pregnated with it, as it was found In so many places, but I 
have found this to be an error, as I examined it carefully and 
found it issuing out of two places only — these two are about 
four hundred yards distant from (each) other, and on opposite 
sides of the Creek. It rises in the bed of the Creek at very 
low water, in a dry season I am told it is found without any 
mixture of water, and is pure oil; it rises, when the creek ds 
high, from the bottom in small globules, when these reach the 
surface they break and expand to a surprizing extent, and the 
flake varies in color as it expands; at flrst it appears yellow 
and purple only, but as the rays of the sun reaches it in more 
directions, the colors appear to multiply .into a greater number 
than can at once be comprehended. 

From Oil Creek to Cuskakushing, an old Indian Town, is 
about seventeen miles — the whole of this way is barren, high 
mountains, not fit for cultivation; the mountain presses so 
close on the River that it is almost impassable, and by no 
means impractible when the River is high, then travelers 
either on foot or horseback are obliged to ascend the mountain 
and proceed along the summit. 

At Cuskushing there is a narrow bottom about two miles 
long, good land and a very fine Island fifty or sixty acres, where 
the Indians formerly planted corn. From Cuskushing to 
another old Indian Town, also on the Bank of the River, is 



DONATION LANDS. SS7 

about six miles; this place is called Canenacai or Hickory 
Bottom: here is a few hundred acres of good land and some 
small Islands, from hence to a place named by the natives 
the Burying Ground, from a tradition they nave that some 
extraordinary man was hurried there many hundred years 
ago, is about thirteen miles; most of this way is also a barren 
and very high mountain, and you have to travel greatest part 
of the way in the Bed of the River. To Brokenstraw Creek, 
or Bockaloons. from the last named place is about fourteen 
miles, here the hills are not so high or barren, and there are 
sundry good bottoms along the River. About half way there 
is a hill called by the Indians Paint Hill, where they find 
very good red oker. Brokenstraw is thirty yards wide, there 
is a fine situation and good bottom near the mouth on both 
sides, but a little way up the creek large hills covered with 
pine make their appearance. From Brokenstraw to Canewago 
is eight or nine miles — here is a narrow bottom, interspersed 
with good dry land, and meadow ground all the way, and 
there is a remarkable fine tract at the mouth of Conewago, of a 
thousand or perhaps more acres, from the whole of which you 
command a view up and down the main branch of Allegheny, 
and also up Conewagoo a considerable distance. Conewagoo 
is one hundred and fifty yards wide, and is navigable for 
large boats up to the head of Jadaque Lake, which is upwards 
of fifty mile from its junction with the east branch of the 
River. The head of Judaque Lake is said to be only twelve 
miles from Lake Erie, where it is also said the French for- 
merly had a Fort, and a good Waggon Road from it to the 
Lake. Conewagoo forks about thirty miles from the mouth 
of the East Branch, is lost in a morass where the Indians 
frequently carried their canoes across into a large creek 
called the Cateraque. which empties into the Lake forty or 
fifty miles above Niagara. 

This account of the branches of Conewagoo I had from my 
guide, an Indian Chief of the Senecas, a native of the place, 
and an intelligent white man, who traversed all this country 
repeatedly. I have every reason to believe the facts are so — 
tho I do not know them actually to be so as I went only a 
small distance up this creek, being informed there is no land 
fit for cultivation to the first fork or to the lower end of 
Jadaque Lake, which begins seven miles up the West Branch, 
except what has already been mentioned at the mouth of the 
creek, the appearance of the country, in a view taken from 
the summit of one of the high hills, fully justified this report. 



588 DONATION LANDS. 

as nothing can be seen but one large chain of mountains 
towering above another — here, perhaps, it may not be amiss 
to insert the supposed distances in a collected view — and first, 

from Fort Pitt to McLane's, 40 

To fourth branch of Conaghqunese, 5 

Rocky, or Flat Rock Creek, 10 

Sandy Creek 24 

French Creek, 8 

Oil Creek 6 

Cuskacushing 17 

Cananacai 6 

The Burying Ground, 13 

Brokenstraw 14 

Conewagoo, 9 

154 
Deduct from Fort Pitt to Mc'Lenes lines be- 
tween the depreciation and donation tracts,. 40 

Leaves the donation land to be 114 Miles long. 

For the same reason that I did not proceed far up Cona- 
wagoo, I returned the most direct Road to the burying ground 
— here three old Indian paths take off, one to Cayahaga, on 
Lake Erie, one to Cuskusky, on the West branch of Beaver 
Creek, and the third to a Salt Spring, higher up the samie 
branch of Beaver — from hence I crossed the chain of moun- 
tains, which runs along the River, and in traveling what I 
computed to be about twenty-five miles, reached the first fork 
on Oil Creek, on the most easterly Branches there are vast 
quantities of White Pine, fit for masts. Boards, &c. In this 
fork is a large Body of tolerable good land, tho high, and 
along the West Branch very rich and extensive Bottoms fit 
for meadow, of the first quality — this continues about fifteen 
miles along the creek, which is a beautiful stream, from thirty 
to forty yards wide, and pretty deep. From the West Branch 
of Oil Creek I proceeded on a Westerly course, about ten miles 
along a ridge which is difficult to ascend, being high and 
steep, but when you get up it is flat on the summit, four or 
five miles broad, very level, and fine springs issue from the 
declivity on both sides, the land heavily loaded with Hickory, 
large Oak, Maple, and very large Chestnut. From the West 
end of this ridge several large springs rise, which form the 
most easterly branch of French Creek — there are five branches 



DONATION LANDS. oS9 

of this creek, which is called Sugar Creek, by Mr. Hutchins. 
all of which have fine Bottoms, excellent for meadow and 
pasturage, but the upland or ridges between are stony, cold, 
moist and broken, chiefly covered with Beech. Pine and 
scrubby Chestnut. 

At the fork or junction of Sugar Creek with the main or 
West Branch of French Creek, (which is only eight miles up 
from Venango,) there is some fine plains or savannahs, and a 
large quantity of meadow ground — there are but few bottoms, 
and little or no upland besides what is above mentioned, for 
twenty miles up this branch, where there is a considerable 
quantity of excellent meadow ground, beside which there is 
not much good land until you reach Le Berroff (Boeuf's). 

From Venango, I returned along the path leading to Pitts- 
burg to within about seven miles of Flat Rock Creek, here I 
tcok a West course along a large dividing ridge already 
noticed, about ten miles, where I struck a branch of Canagh- 
quenese or Beaver, about thirty yards wide, and which joins 
Flat Rock before it empties into the main branch of Canagh- 
quenese — on this creek is a very fine and larger bottoms, and 
in some places some good upland, tho' much broken with 
high, barren hills and some deep morasses. This creek is not 
laid down in any map that I have seen. After having ex- 
plored this creek and lands adjacent, I proceeded on a South 
course till I struck Mr. McLene's line within eight miles of 
the great Beaver Creek, which I followed to the Creek; all this 
distance is very hilly, there are some small bottoms, but the 
major part of those eight miles is not fit for cultivation. 

From where Mr. McLane's line strikes the great or West 
Branch of the Beaver, I continued exploring the country up 
the several western branches of the Beaver, Viz, the most 
Westerly, and two branches denominated the Shenaago. The 
distance from the above named line to an old Moravian Town 
is three or four miles, from thence to Shenaugo, two and a half 
or three miles; thence to a fork or second branch, two miles; 
from the mouth of Shenango to Cuskuskey, on the West 
branch, is six or seven males, but it was formerly all called 
Cuszuskey by the natives along this branch as high as the 
Salt spring, which is twenty-five miles from the mouth of 
Shenango. There is such a similarity in almost all the lands 
on all the branches of Beaver Creek, that a particular descrip- 
tion of each would be mere (repetition). I shall therefore only 
brielly observe that the bottoms generally are the most excel- 
lent that can l)e well imagined, and are very extensive— the 



590 DONATION LANDS. 

upland is liilly, and some bad, but most of the hills are fertile 
ana very rich soil — from the falls of the Great Beaver up to 
the head of the West Branch, and twenty miles up the She- 
nango branch, is to a considerable distance on either side 
those creeks there is little land but may be cultivated, and I 
believe no country is better watered. 

I herewith transmit a sketch of that part of the country 
only which my duty as agent obliged me to explore. This, 
together with the remarks herein contained will, I flatter 
myself give a juster idea of the tract than any map yet pub- 
lished. Tho' I do not pretend to say it is correct, as the dis- 
tances are all supposed, and there are probably several om.is- 
sions in this sketch, yet more creeks, hills, &c., are noticed 
than have been before and their real courses and near con- 
nections & division by Hills and Ridges ascertained. 

No Creek is laid down or branch which is not upwards of 
Twenty yards wide — smaller runs are not noticed — on the 
whole I have endeavored as well in the remarks as in the 
sketch,* so far as I have gone, to answer the end for which 
I was appointed Agent, as well as in my power. 

WM. IRVINE, Agent. 

N. B. The dotted lines show the several courses taken in 
exploring the country on the sketch — besides the several on- 
sets were made to gain summits of hills for the benefit of 
prospects. All the Branches of Canaghquense, which .are six 
or seven in number, join and form one large Creek before it 
enters the Beaver, the junction is about eleven miles above 
the mouth of Beaver from above the falls and four below 
McLene's line.' I have been unavoidably obliged to leave the 
North and West lines open in the sketch, as I could not do 
otherwise till these boundary lines are run; this also prevented 
my compleating the business, not being able to determine 
perhaps within several miles, where the line may run. I am 
persuaded the State of Pennsylvania might reap great advan- 
tages by paying early attention to the very easy several com- 
munications with Lake Erie from the western parts of their 
country, particularly Conewagoo; P'rench Creek and the West 
Branch of Beaver, from a place called Mahoning to where it 
is navigable for small craft is but thirty miles to Cayahuga 
River, which empties into the lake. A good waggon road may 
be made from Fort Pitt to the mouth of French Creek. & all 
the way from the mouth of Beaver to Cayuhuga, which is not 
more than 80 miles. The breadth of the tract cannot be 

*This sketch has not been found. 



DONATION LANDS. 



ascertained till the Western Boundary is run. Mr. McLene 
suspends for this reason extending his line further West than 
the Great Beaver, which he has found to be 47 miles from the 
mouth, Mogwolbughtitum. from this part of Beaver Creek it 
is conjected the West line of the State will run lu oi 12 miles."' 
In the meantime the authorities of the State were busy in 
perfecting the machinery necessary for carrying into efteci 
the scheme for the allottment and distribution of the lands to 
those persons entitled to receive them. On the third of May, 
1785, John Lukens, the Surveyor General, is informed that by 
the report of the Comptroller General the number of lots to 
be surveved and the quantity of laud that each should contain ' 
would be "177 lots of the first description, each containing 500 
acres; 88 of the second description, each containing 300 acres; 
186 of the third description, each containing 250 acres, and 
2119 of the fourth description, each containing 200 acres," 
making 2,570 lots of the various descriptions, and containing 
^n the aggregate 585,200 acres of land. On the second of the • 
<;arae month the Surveyor General inform Council that he had 
nominated the following persons to Council "for their appro- 
bation to be appointed Deputy Surveyors of the donation lands 
West 'of the Allegheny river, Vizt: Major William Alex- 
ander, Benjamin Lodge, Captain James Christie, Ephriam 
Douglass. Griffith Evans. James Dickinson, John Henderson, 
William Power, Junior, Peter Light, Andrew Henderson. James 
Dickinson James Hoge, David Watt of Sheman's Valley. Alex- 
ander McDowell." The territory in which the donation 'sur- 
veys were to be made was divided into ten districts* by the 
Surveyor General, after consultation with General Irvine, soon 
after 'the latter gentleman had received the appointment of 
Agent The districts were numbered in regular order to the 
north from the north line of the depreciation lands-district 
No. 1. adjoining that line and district No, 10, covering parts 
the present counties of Erie and Warren. From a letter of 
the Survevor General to Secretary Armstrong, dated May 14. 
1785, in relation to the districts, there seems to have been 
some slight friction between the authorities in naming the 
Deputy Surveyors. According to Mr. Lukens. the Surveyors 
were named by him and General Irvine, "four of whom were 
officers of the Pennsylvania Line, and were recommended by 
their superior officers and were Practical Surveyors in the back 
counties, to which we added six more as per List sent to Coun- 
cil ye 5th inst." He then says. "At which Mr. Watts coming 

'^See map of diFtricts in pocket of cover. 



592 DONATION LANDS. 

in, desired me to enter his son's name, which I did, and have 
also sent in the names of James Hoge & Peter Light, since 
for fear some of the first ten should disappoint us; four of the 
first ten are Commissioned & the others sent for — now why the 
eleventh should be pushed before we hear some thing from the 
others, I should be glad to be informed, unless Council have 
some objection to some of the first." The trouble, whatever it 
may have been, soon disappeared, and the ten Surveyors ap- 
pointed were William Alexander, for the first district, John 
Henderson, for the second district, Griffith Evans, for the 
third district, Andrew Henderson, for the fourth district, Ben- 
jamin Lodge, for the fifth district, James Christy, for the sixth 
district, William Power, for the seventh district, Alexander 
McDowell, for the eighth district. James Dickinson, for the 
ninth district, and David Watts, for the tenth district. With 
a single exception the persons named must have entered upon 
the performance of their duties very promptly and pursued 
them with commendable energy. Considering the character 
of the country in which their work was to be done, its wild 
and unsettled condition, and the difiiculties to be encountered 
and overcome, the task before them was by no means an 
easy one. Except a few white traders along the Allegheny 
river, they would meet only Indians, and with their presence 
in those days there would always be an apprehension of lurk- 
ing danger. The surveys of nine districts were, however, 
made with little or no difficulty so far as the records show, and 
were returned to the land office early in the year 1786, one dis- 
trict really on the 28th of December, 1785. There was an 
equal allotment of the number of tracts of each description to 
be surveyed to the ten districts— twenty tracts of 500 acres 
each, ten of 300 each, twenty-one of 250 acres each and two 
hundred and seventeen of 200 acres each to each district. The 
first district. William Alexander, Surveyor, was returned in 
February, 1786; the second, John Henderson, Surveyor. Feb- 
ruary 6, 1786; the third, Griffith Evans, Surveyor, December 
28, 1785; the fourth, Andrew Henderson. Surveyor, January 
12, 1786; the fifth, Benjamin Lodge, Surveyor, February 7. 
1786; the sixth, James Christy, Surveyor, March 18 1786; the 
seventh, William Power, Surveyor, March 13. 1786; the eighth, 
Alexander McDowell. Surveyor. February 15, 1786, and the 
tenth. David Watts. Surveyor, February 12. 1786. The ninth 
district is omitted from the above statement. The Surveyor 
of that district, James Dickinson, does not apepar to have 



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reached the locality assigned to him until after the others 
had completed their work. He Started some time in the fall 
of 1785 to make his surveys, and reached Venango, at which 
point it seems he was deterred from proceeding any further 
by fear of trouble with the Indians. After a consultation with 
several Indian Chiefs he determined to return home without 
making any surveys in the district. His explanation of this 
default on his part is found in a letter to the Surveyor General, 
dated "Pits Burg, 24th January, 1786," (?) in which he gives 
a statement of his interview with the Indians, his address to 
them and the answer of the Chief Whole Face. The letter of 
explanation and interview appear in Volume X, pages 740 
and 741, Pennsylvania Archives and read as follows: 
James Dickinson, to John Lukens, 

Dear Sir: Agreeably to Commission and Instructions for 
Surveying Donation Lands No. 9, District I proceeded oh my 
Errand as far as Venango; but not without hearing on my way 
a very great uneasiness among the Indians at the procedure 
of the State in the ■ Purchase of those lands, wh'ireupon I 
thought it necessary to stop there a few Days & consult some 
Indians Chief on the subject before I proceeded further 
where after the advice of the Pittsburg Traders Ther, I sent 
for by a Runner Whole Face, The Corn Planter, & Long Hair, 
three Senica Chiefs who were then out a hunting, two Days 
March from Venango. Whole Face & Long Hair came in & 
the Corn Planter refused, — At their coming in by an inter- 
preter Elijah Matthews I informed them my Errand, they 
returned for answer, they could not then give me an answer 
to mj' Proposal but would in a few Days; I waited on them 4 & 
then they gave me a Hearing, which was as follows Verbatim. 
— At Mr. Thomas Wilkey's store at Venango, Present Mr. 
Thomas Wilkey, Captain Jacob Springer & Elijah Matthews. — 
Indians, The Chiefs Whole Face & Long Hair, with seven 
others. — 

My Friend Mr. Whole Face, 

I was sent here by the great Council of the State of Penn- 
sylvania held at Philadelphia, to Measure some Lands a little 
to the Northward of this Place, which Land I am told the 
great Council had bought of our Brothers the Indians, whose 
sole Property they understood it to be — But on my way Here 
T was told the Indians were not well Pleased we should meas- 
ure those Lands. I thought it therefore best to stop with you 
38— 3— 3d Ser. 



591 DONATION LANDS. 

a few Days in Order to know what your uneasiness was if in 
my Power to remove any obstacle in tlie Way; being fully as- 
sured the Great Council of the State would do every Thing on 
their side to keep alive Friendship, To maintain Peace, To In- 
crease Friendship, To support a Union & to make Trade 
Flourish between their Brothers the Indians and themselves, 
as long as Time shall measure the rolling year, & uttermostly 
endeavorer the Hapiness of both Nations — Now my Brothers 
if there is any thing in the way of all these Things I have 
mentioned, I do wish & intreat you, to inform me frankly and 
if it can be in my power to serve to removing any such Thing 
as may obstruct our mutual Happiness, I shall always think 
myself happy of having it in my power so to do; or if you 
think some other Person more suitable to represent this Mat- 
ter should be glad it was soon done & your objections to my 
Errand sent to the great Council at Philada. 

To which Mr. Whole Face after consulting with the others 
gave the following answer, 

Brother of the Big Knife, 

Several Surveyors have been up here to Measure Lands the 
Last Summer and have gone Home. We know not what was 
their meaning, as none of them told us, but went on without 
so much as informing their Intent. When they came to our 
hunting Fires, we used them well without any Question & 
when they wanted any of our assistance we gave it freely. 
Many of our young Warriors are dissatisfied with (their) Con- 
duct, who are in the English Interest and also with the Re- 
ward we received for the Lands Thinking it inadequate for so 
large a Body; it not being one pair of Mokosons a piece; 
they therefore would advise me not to proceed on my Busi- 
ness and to inform the thirteen Fires it was their opinion I 
was not safe to proceed, though they present would pledge 
their Faith for my safety against all Indians at Venango & 
the Hunters to the Southward of that place; yet would not an- 
swer for it to the Northward, not even one Mile. That in the 
Spring as early as possible the six Nations would hold a great 
Council at Fort Pitt where & when they & all their Brethren 
hoped to make an endless Peace with their Brothers of the 
thirteen Fires & hoped till then I would put by every Thought 
of proceeding on my Errand as being very Dangerous; & then 
they hoped every obstruction would be removed & we should 
walk the Woods together as Brothers aught to do, in Love & 



DONATION LANDS. 595 

Pleasure. And now my Brother tell your great Couucil of 
the thirteen P'ires tls our Fault you do not go on and not yours. 

His 
Segonkquas X 
mark 
His 
Conhonew X 
mark 
Tests, 

Thos. Wilkins. 
Jacob Springer. 

Traders. 

Elijah X. Matthews, Interpreter. 

A true copy from the Original. 

This Dear Sir, with much more was pronounced in words 
and gestures of much warmth & earnest which made me 
conclude to proceed no further & return — My fast being much 
bit with Frost detains my not coming at present, but will 
come down as soon as they are recovered a Little. In the 
mean time remain yours to serve with the utmost affection? 

JAMES DICKINSON. 

P. S. I have not wrote you the private conversation Directed. 
To John Lukens, Esqr., Surveyor General, Philadelphia. 

The explanation of Mr. Dickinson was not satisfactory, as 
will be seen by a reference to the proceedings of the Supreme 
Executive Council at meetings held in Philadelphia, March 
9th, and 10th, 1786, to be found in Volume XIV, pages 653 
and 654, Colonial Records. Among the proceedings of the 9ta 
the following appears: "On consideration of the delinquency 
of James Dickinson, a Deputy Surveyor of Donation lands, 
stated in a letter from Mr. Lukens, it was Ordered. That he 
be removed from Office, and that the Secretary General pro- 
ceed to nominate a successor thereto;" and on the following 
day we find that "Griffith Evans, Esquire, was appointed a 
Deputy Surveyor of donation lands, in the room of James 
Dickinson, removed by an order of yesterday." This accounts 
for the omission of surveys from the ninth district in the first 
returns made to the Land Office, nor were any surveys for 
donation purposes subsequently made in the district. The 
reason for this may be found in a minute of the Supreme 
Executive Council May u. 1786. Volume XV, page 16, Colonial 
Records. The following appears among the proceedings of 
that day: "A memorial from sundry officers of the late Penn- 



596 DONATION LANDS. 

sylvania line, stating that large bodies of excellent land re- 
main yet unsurveyed on the waters of Beaver river, in the 
donation land, very far superior in value, quality,- and situa- 
tion, to the lands in district number nine, and praying that 
the number of lots designed for the ninth district may be sur- 
veyed on the aforesaid waters, by the Surveyor appointed to 
said district was read and referred to the Surveyor General, 
who is directed to comply with the prayer of the 3aid petition." 
Accordingly Griffith Evans, the successor of James Dickinson, 
immediately proceeded to locate the lots assigned to the ninth 
district in the unsurveyed parts of districts numbers one, two, 
and three, and on the 24th of July, 1786, made his returns 
to the Land Office. The return of the surveys made by Mr. 
Evans, in districts one, two and three, in place of those 
originally intended for the ninth district, completed the survey 
of all the districts and the connected drafts of each district, 
in a good state of preservation are now remaining in the De- 
partment of Internal Affairs. The number of lots returned 
was slightly in excess of the number the Surveyor General 
was directed to have surveyed. There were two hundred lots 
of 500 acres; one hundred of 300 acres; two hundred of 250 
acres; and twenty-one hundred and seventy of 200 acres, mak- 
ing twenty-six hundred and eighty lots comprising 616,500 
acres of land. Preparations were now begun for the distri- 
bution of the lots. The Surveyor General made his return to 
Council, and on the 31st day of August, 1786, the following 
order was placed upon the minutes: "Ordered, That the draw- 
ing of the lottery for, and the patenting of the sail (donation) 
lots, shall commence on the first day of October next, to be 
continued one year from the 29th instant." The committee of 
members of the Supreme Executive Council selected to super- 
intend the drawing of the lottery consisted of John Boyd, 
Jonathan Hoge, Stephen Ballitt and William Brown, to which 
was shortly afterward added Peter Muhlenberg and Samuel 
Dean. The records do not show definitely how many appli- 
cants availed themselves of the privilege of drawing during 
the period first fixed for the lottery to remain open; but evi- 
dently Lieutenant Joseph Collier, was early on hand. He 
drew two lots of 200 acres each. No. 97 in the first district 
and No. 1,462 in the seventh district. A patent was issuecl to 
him on the 2nd day of October, one day after the drawing 
began, and it was probably the first one granted. That a 
large number of claimants made their drawings during the 
first period is evident, however, from the number of patents 



DONATION LANDS. 



that were granted after the opening in October, 1786, and 
during the year 1787, though it was found necessary as fhe 
closing day approached to grant an extension of time to 
enable other claimants to appear who had failed to do so. A 
minute of Council, of August 29, 1787, Volume XV, page 2G3, 
Colonial Records, reads as follows: "WHEREAS, It is repre- 
sented to this Board that there are many of the line of the 
State intitled to land that have not yet appeared by themselves 
or sent orders to draw for their lots; and by resolve of the 
board of the thirty-first of August, 1786, they will be pre- 
cluded unless the time be .prolonged so as to include one year 
from the commencement of drawing; therefore. RESOLVED. 
That the lottery continue open for applicants until the first 
day of October next, and this resolution be published, so that 
all concerned may have notice thereof." 

The time was again extended for a period of one year by 
an act passed the 13th of September, 1788. and by subsequent 
legislative enactments there were numerous extensions, some 
of the acts making them also providing for the proper au- 
thentication of claims, and for other purposes affecting the 
rights of claimants. The extensions of time in which to pre- 
sent applications really continued under the various laws until 
April 1st. 1810. which was the last limit of time fixed, and from 
that day the oflftces were closed against any further applica- 
tions. , ^ ^, 

Owing to the uncertainty which existed in regard to the 
northern boundary of the State when the tenth district was 
curveved. a serious mistake occurred in the location of a large 
number of lots in that district. It was discovered after the 
boundarv line between Pennsylvania and New York had been 
loc-ited in 1787, thai many of the lots fell within the State of 
New York This mistake involved one hundred and twenty 
lots that were wholly or in part within that State, thirty-one 
of them lying within the Erie triangle which did not beconie 
a part of Erie county, Pennsylvania, until 1792. Nearly the 
entire number of thes lots had been drawn from the lottery 
wheels bv persons whose claims had been established, and pat- 
ents had'been granted to them before the error in the surveys 
became known. In order that such persons should not sufter 
bv an unfortunate and mistaken location of the land they had 
drawn, and thus be deprived of the reward promised to them. 
the General Assembly on the 30th day of September. 17jL 
passed a law for their relief. The first section of the act pro- 
vided that the Surveyor General should ascertain and report 



598 DONATION LANDS. 

to the Governor the number of patents that had fallen within 
the State of New York, together with the number of acres 
contained in each patent and the names of the persons to 
whim such patents were issued, which report was to be 
printed in three newspapers in Philadelphia, with notice to 
all persons concerned to apply before the first day of December 
following to the Surveyor General, who was authorized to 
ascertain by lot the order of priority by which such persons 
should choose other lots. The second section provided that 
applicants should in their order of priority chose other lots 
out of any of the surveyed tracts not otherwise disposed of 
within any of the donation districts. The third section, that 
after such persons had made their choice, patents should be 
granted to them without fees, on the surrender for cancellation 
of the patents previously gi-anted to them. They were also 
required to give quit claims to the Commonwealth for com- 
pensation on acount of any losses they may have suffered. 
This act was followed by another on the 10th of April. 1792, 
extending the limit of time fixed for receiving applications 
from December 1st, 1791, to July 1st, 1792, and directing the 
report of the Surveyor General to be printed in newspapers 
of Philadelphia, Lancaster, York. Chambersburg. Harrisburg, 
Carlisle and Pittsburg, with notice that application must be 
made within the time designated. Other legislation for the 
purpose of fully indemnifying the persons who held patents 
to these lots, and to secure to them all the benefits to which 
they were entitled under the act of March 12, 17S3, and March 
24, 1785, followed the acts above mentioned. The acts of 
April 5, 1793, and February 23, 1801, were of that character. 
In the last act the Comptroller General was directed to furnish 
to the Secretary of the Land Office a list of the names of 
such persons whose lots fell outside of the State, who had re- 
ceived no equivalent. It also provided that applications under 
the act should be made within three years by the applicant 
personally, his widow or children, or by his, her or their at- 



*The estimates of the authorities at the time was that one 
hundred and forty lots fell wholly within the state of New York 
and twenty-three partly so, making: one hundred and sixty- 
three in all. This was an over estimate. An actual count of 
the lots as laid down in Ihp map of the district, if the line 
drawn thereon is correct, show the number affected by the mis- 
take to have been as above stated. It was also afterwards dis- 
covered that a number of lots that had been drawn and re- 
leased as lying- in New Yrrk were found to be wholly in Penn- 
sylvania, a fact shown in the preamble of an act passed April 



DONATION LANDS. r.99 

torney. When made by an attorney he was "to declare under 
oath or affirmation that he had no interest in the claim other- 
wise than to serve the applicant." The Board of Property was 
Riven power to act in all case of dispute between applicants, 
and when lots were drawn the Secretary of the Land Office 
was directed to grant patents under the inspection of the 
Board of Property in the same manner as was formerly done 
by the Supreme Executive Council. There was no further leg- 
islation with special reference to the lots that were surveyed 
within the State of New York. Under the provisions of the 
laws recited the claims of all applicants who drew such lots 
were received when made within the limit of time prescribed, 
and properly adjusted. 

Another difficulty arose in relation to a large number of the 
lots surveyed in the second district because of the alleged in- 
ferior quality of the land laid off by the surveyor, John Hen- • 
derson. In his notes and observations General Irvine says in 
i-eference to the character of the country which became part 
of that district, that "East of this *path along Mr. McLanes 
line for five or six miles, the land is pretty level, well watered 
with small springs, and of tolerable quality, but from thence 
to the Allegheny river which is about twenty-five miles due 
oast, there is no land worth mentioning fit for cultivation." 
As it was the expressed intention of the General Assembly 
when the donation was made that only the best lands within 
the territory set apart by law should be surveyed for the pur- 
pose of the donation, it was thought wrong that so laudable 
a design on the part of the law makers should be defeated by 
giving lands thai could not be cultivated. The attention 
of the Surveyor General had early been called to the poor 
quality of the land in this district by General Irvine. In a 
letter to General Armstrong, dated at Carlisle, July 18th, 
1786, he recommended that all the surveys made by John 
Henderson be rejected by Council, and that Major Alexander 
lie appointed to lay off an equal number of lots in other parts 
of the reserved tracts without being confined to any par- 
ticular district. He further says in the same letter, "if the 
Surveyor General has not found my letter in which 1 com- 
plained of John Henderson's surveys as improper to be ac- 
eepted— he has had sufficient verbal testimony as well from me 
as sundry other persons to justify his informing Council that 
the land is not such as the Assembly intended the troops 
should get, or they could possibly think of receiving, particu- 



'The path leading from Fort Pitt to Venango. 



600 . DONATION LANDS. 

larly as he surveyed all bad and left a large quantity of good 
land within his district." The views of General Irvine were 
not fully adopted, though his representations did to a certain 
extent influence the action of Council. In the preparations 
for the drawing of the lottery, one hundred and thirty-four 
tracts of 200 acres each, lying in the eastern part of the dis- 
trict, nearest to the Allegheny river, and now part of Butler 
county, were stricken from the scheme, and the numbers 
representing the tracts not placed in the wheels. By this 
action of Council the district became known as the "Struck 
District," and was ever after so called. The struck numbers 
remained out of the wheel until after the act of April 2, 1802, 
the title of which was "An act to complete the benevolent 
intention of the legislature of this Commonwealth, by dis- 
tributing the donation lands to ail who are entitled thereto." 
became a law. The preamble to this Act set forth that some 
of the officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line had not 
received their donation land, and that it was represented that 
amongst the lots in the tenth district, for which the owners 
had received patents and which they had released as being 
in the State of New York, and received other lots in lieu thereof, 
many were still in Pennsylvania, and also that there were a 
number of other lots within the bounds of the donated surveys 
not numbered, returned or otherwise appropriated. Under this 
act it was made the duty of the Land Officers to ascertain the 
number of such lots of each description that remained un- 
drawn and not otherwise aprpopriated or which, having been 
drawn, had not been applied for within the time prescribed 
by law, and to cause numbers corresponding to each lot to 
be made and placed in the wheels from which they were to 
draw on application being made to them by persons entitled 
to the donation. Acting under this law the Board of Property, 
which by this section of the same act was given the same 
powers relative to donation lands that it exercised over other 
lands within the Commonwealth, decided to include the lots 
of the "Struck District," and put corresf>onding numbers in 
the wheels. These numbers remained in the wheels until the 
act of March 25, 1805, directing them to be withdrawn and 
not again put .in. During the years 1803-4-5, many of the lots 
had been drawn, and patents for them granted, in some in- 
stances causing trouble and litigation. Presuming the lands 
in the eastern part of the district to be vacant and open to 
settlement and improvement under the act of April 3, 1792, 
many settlers had gone .into the locality and made valuable 



DONATION LANDS. 601 

improvements that interfered with the surveys of the donation 
lots, thus of course involving patentees of donation land 
and actual settlers in disputes and expensive law-suits. To 
prevent such undesirable and unfortunate results the act of 
1805 was passed. The tickets were taken out of the wheels 
as directed by the law, and the undrawn lots of the "Struck 
District" thereafter remained a part of the unappropriated 
lands north and west of the Ohio and Allegheny rivers and 
Conewango Creek, open to sale and settlement. 

In order to enable the Land Officers and the Board of Prop- 
erty to execute the duties enjoined upon them by the act of 
1802, the Secretary of the Commonwealth was directed to 
transfer all records relating to the donation lands to the Sur- 
veyor General's Office, and by the same act the Board of 
Property was authorized to direct patents to be issued to the 
widow, heir or heirs of any deceased officer or soldier on 
satisfactory proof of their right being made. 

The act of March 24, 1785, seemed to require the beneficiaries 
under its provisions to participate in the drawing in person. 
To do so was no doubt a serious inconvenience to many, 
while others, who could not afford the expense of a journey 
to Philadelphia, would be entirely deprived of the benefits of 
the act. Be this as it may, it was soon discovered that many 
persons had not received their land and in consequence of 
this condition of the distribution, the Legislature by an act 
passed April C, 1792, directed the land officers, on the second 
day of July follow.ing, to draw lots for every person entitled 
to donation land, who had not received the same, agreeably 
to the list submitted by the Comptroller to the Supreme Execu- 
tive Council, the same as if the person thus entitled to land 
was present; and patents were to be granted to such persons 
or their legal representatives as in other cases. It was also 
ascertained that there were other persons who had served in 
the Pennsylvania Line entitled to the donation, but whose 
names, from some unexplained cause, did not appear in the 
list prepared by the Comptroller General in 17S6. To remedy 
this defect and enable these persons to receive their quota' of 
land, the Legislature passed an important act relating to them 
on the 17th of April, 1795. Thi.s act directed the Comptroller 
General to prepare a complete list of such persons entitled to 
lands whose names were not included in the first list, together 
with their rank and the quantity of land each should re- 
ceive. This list was to be transmitted to the Surveyor Gen- 
eral, the Receiver General and the Secretary of the Land 



602 * DONATION LANDS. 

Office, and it was made their duty then to employ a suitable 
person to prepare tickets and place them in wheels in the 
same manner as had been done for the first drawing. No 
greater number of tickets were to be placed in the wheel 
than would give to each his quantity of land. After these 
preparations were complete the claimants could attend the 
drawing in person to draw their lots, or authorize an agent to 
draw for them, and for such persons as did not attend in 
I)erson, or by agent, the Surveyor General, Receiver General 
and Secretary of the Land Office were authorized to draw. 
When the drawing was finished a report was to be made to 
the Governor, who was directed to prepare and deliver the 
patents at the expense of the State. The legal representatives 
of deceased persons entitled to the benefits of the act, were 
permitted to draw lots, or have lots drawn for them, the same 
as such deceased persons might have done if living. The time 
allowed for making application under the act was one year 
from its passage, with a proviso that persons "beyond Sea, or 
out of the United States," shall have two years, and persons 
serving in the army of the United States at the time of its 
'passage should have three years, of which the Surveyor Gen- 
eral was to give notice for six weeks in one of the newspapers 
of Philadelphia, and in one in each county of the State in 
which newspapers were published. This was followed by an 
act passed April 11, 1799, providing among other things for the 
authentication of claims by the Comptroller General, Register 
General and State Treasurer, who were to inquire into their 
lawfulness, ascertain whether they remained unsatisfied, and 
in each case to transmit to the Secretary of the Land Office 
a certificate stating whether the claim should be allowed or 
rejected, the certificate to be conclusive. After 1805, aside 
from a number of acts granting donations of land to certain 
individuals for special reasons, there was no further legislation 
in reference to these lands of any importance. A question of 
succession had arisen in the case of an officer who had been 
killed in the service. He was unmarried, and the land that 
fell to his share was claimed by a brother as heir-at-law. 
The Supreme Court decided the claim to be good. The Legis- 
lature then, on the 11th of March, 1809, passed an act that no 
patent was thereafter to issue for donation lands except to 
the widow or children of any deceased officer or soldier who 
died or was killed in service. 

There had been extensions of the time for filing applications, 
year by year, until the final limitation as fixed in the previous 
year, expired on the 1st day of April, 1810. No further appli- 



DONATION LANDS. 0-03 

cations were received after that date though patents for lots 
that had previously been drawn continued to be freely granted 
tor some years longer. After the drawing had been closed, 
there still remained in the wheels a number of undrawn 
tickets, and by the act of March 26, 1813, th» Legislature 
made provision for the sale and settlement of such of them as 
should remain undrawn on the first day of October following. 
It was provided that a person who had made an improvement 
and settlement, resided with his family on the lot three years 
previous to the passing of the act, and cleared, fenced and cul- 
tivated at least ten acres of ground; or a person who should 
after the first day of October make an improvement and 
r.ctual settlement by erecting a dwelling house, reside with a 
family on the lot three years from the date of the settlement, 
and clear, fence and cultivate at least ten acres of ground, 
could receive a patent for such donation lot, by paying into the 
State Treasury at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents an 
acre with interest from three years after the settlement was 
made, and the usual office fees. The settlement first made and 
continwed, or thereafter made and continued, gave an incep- 
tion of title to the person making it. These terms are some- 
what similar in character to those provided in act of April 3. 
1792, for the sale of the unappropriated parts of the lands 
lying within the donation districts, except that the price fixed 
for such lands was only twenty cents an acre. This difference 
in price must be accounted for in the supposition that the 
lands surveyed for the soldiers were far superior in quality 
that the other unappropriated parts of the territory originally 
set apart for donation purposes. The price for the undrawn 
lots continued to be one dollar and fifty cents an acre until 
February 25, 1819, when it was reduced to fifty cents an acre. 
The rate of fifty cents was continued until March 31, 1845. 
at which time the terms were made in all respects the same 
as for other vacant lands in the same districts. 

This concludes the sketch of the Donation Lands of Penn- 
sylvania and the mode in which they were allotted and con- 
veyed to the persons who came within the provisions of the 
grant; and we trust it may prove of interest to the readers of 
this report. The benefaction was a most worthy and patriotic 
one to a line of gallant soldiers who served their country well, 
and endured much in aiding to achieve liberty for the Ameri- 
can Colonies, from which has since grown our mighty and 
beneficent American Republic. The Pennsylvania Line was an 
important factor in producing grant results, and rewards to 
such soldiers were well bestowed. 



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PENNSYLVANIA 

DEPRECIATION LANDS. 

SURVEYED IN 1783-1785- 



[This paper, prepared by Major Robert H. Foster of the 
Land Office, Department of Internal Affairs, and published in 
the Report of 1892. referring to a subject little understood, is 
given in connection with documents heretofore given.] 



DEPRECIATION LANDS. 



"What do you mean by depreciation lands?" is an inquiry 
that often comes to persons connected with the Land Depart- 
ment of Pennsylvania, and it has thought that a short history 
of these lands would not prove an uninteresting feature. 

During the long war of the American revolution, 1776 to 1783, 
upon the success of which depended the independence of the 
united colonies, the State of Pennsylvania had. for those 
times, a large body of soldiers in the service of the country 
that was known as the "Pennsylvania Line." These troops 
were paid for their service in continental money, which was 
issued in large amounts, and which, in the privations of those 
trying years, and the doubts that surrounded the outcome of 
the struggle, became greatly depreciated in value as compared 
with the value of gold or silver, and with this depreciation, of 
course there follawed an enormous enhancement in the prices 
of evervthing pertaining to the necessities of the people. This 
unavoidable and unfortunate condition of affairs necessarily 
entailed great hardships and annoyance upon all who were 
compelled to receive this almost worthless "promise to pay 
for lands, labor and commodities. It bore with especial hard- 
ships upon the soldiers serving in the field, and was the fruit- 
ful source of so much discontent and dissatisfaction as to seri- 
ously threaten the success of the noble cause in which they 

were engaged. u^^r, 

In this extremity, it may be said, to the honor of Penn- 
svlvania. that the General Assembly o^t^\f f ' f ^^'J 
forethought that was wise, and a patriotism that vas com- 
mendable, began at an early day to consider the a arming 
and critical conditions that confronted the people and Iho 
Luntr ; and to devise, as best they could, -ch measures o 
relief as v;ould tend to arrest threatening dangers. aHa> the 
prevailing discontent of the soldiers and encourage them to 
conlinue with re-invigorated energy, the fight ^orindepen 
dence But it was not until the eighteenth d.y of Decembe , 
nso tbat these deliberations of the General Assembly as- 



762 PENNSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION LANDS. 

sumed anything like a definite form in the way of legislative 
enactment. On that day the first act was passed to settle 
upon a basis of gold and silver the depreciation in the pay 
of the Q.fficers and_£ nlisted m en of the Pennsylvania Line. The 
act is entitled "An act to settle and adjust the accounts of 
the troops of the State in the service of the United States," 
etc. The preamble to the act is in these words: "Whereas, 
from a variety of causes, the United States have not been able 
to comply with their engagements heretofore made to the 
officers and private men of the Pennsylvania line, which hath 
occasioned great injury to those troops to whose virtuous ex- 
ertions America is much indebted," and then follows the 
enactment; "Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted 
by the representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and by the authority 
of the same, That the Supreme Executive Council be and they 
are hereby authorized and directed to appoint three auditors 
to settle the depreciation of the pay accounts of all the officers 
and pnvate men of the Pennsylvania line from the first day of 
January, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, to 
the first day of August, one thousand seven hundred and 
eighty, and the said auditors, or any two of them, are hereby 
empowered and directed to estimate in specie all sums of 
continental money received by the said officers and private 
men on account of their pay within the period aforesaid agree- 
ably to a scale of depreciation hereinafter mentioned and 
contained. 

"And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That 
the said auditors, or any two of them, are hereby empowered 
and directed to give to the officers and private men to whom 
pay or (?) such settlement as aforesaid shall be found due, 
certificates specifying the sums due in specie, which certificates 
shall be received and considered as equal to specie in payment 
of the estates hereinafter mentioned and contained." 

Other sections of this act provided that the certificates of 
depreciation should be received as specie in payment of the 
confiscated estates of persons attainted with treason and by the 
officers of the Land Office for unlocated lands. The act also 
provided that moneys received from the sale of confiscated 
estates and paid into the treasury should *be held as a reserved 
fund for the redemption of the certificates. A scale of de- 
preciation, as indicated in the first section of the act. was 
provided and made the rule by which the auditors were to be 
governed in making settlements with the soldiers. The scale 
began with the month of January. 1777, at a rate of l^^ to 1, 



PEXXSYLVAXIA DEPRECIATION LANI>S 76:: 

and ended with the month of July. 17S0. at which time the de- 
preciation as compared with specie had reached the enormous 
difference of 6AV2 to 1. 

The scale by mouths was as follows: 1777 — January, IV2: 
February, l^^; March. 2; April. 21/0; June, 2I/2; J"ly- "'• August, 
3: September, 3; October, 3: November. 3; December. 4. 1778— 
January 4: February. 5; March. .^; April, C: May. o: June. 4; 
July, 4; August, .'>; September, 5, October, 5: November, 6; 
December, 6. 1779— January. 8: February. 10: March. 101^ : 
April. 17; May. 24; June, 20; July. 19; August. 2iJ; September. 
24; October 30; November, 38 V2; December. 4112. 178ti— Janu- 
ary, AIV2; February. 471/2; March. Glio; April. GIV;,; May, 59; 
June, eiyo; July, 64V2. 

The settlements with the soldiers were made by the auditors 
in accordance with the above scale of depreciation and certi- 
ficates issued to all persons in the service entitled to receive 
them. By subsequent legislation provision was made to re- 
deem these certificates, and all were duly redeemed or paid in 
full at a later period. 

One of the first acts of the General Assembly providing for 
the redemption of the certificates of depreciation issued under 
the act of the eighteenth of December. 1780. was passed the 
twelfth dav of March, 1783. and is found in Smith's Laws of 
Pennsylvania. Vol. ii, page 62. This act provides for the sale 
of certain lands for the purpose of redeeming and paying the 
certificates of depreciation given to the officers and soldiers of 
the Pennsylvania line or their representatives. The preamble 
to this act reads as follows: 

"Whereas, It was enacted by a law of this Commonwealth, 
passed the eighteenth day of December, in ^^e ?;«;; °^ /"; 
Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty, «" ' ^^^ f^/^^ 
to settle and adjust the accounts of the troops of the state in 
he rvice of the United States, and for other purposes tere.n 
mentioned, that the certificates of deprecation gn-en to h 
officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania line ^^^-'^^^ ^^ 
ceivable at the Land office of this State, equal to gold an 
sUver in the pavment of purchase money of unlocated lands, if 
thrpo:sessor'oi- possessors of the same should thin, proper 
to purchase such lands.'' ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^,.^ 

The second section of this act proMu-. 
sidv and effectual complying with the 'nten ions of the a. 
a said, there be. and hereby is. located and aid on e- 
tain tract of land as follows: ^^^^^^^'iZXle 



761 PENNSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION LANDS. 

mouth of Mogulbug-htitum creek;* thence by a west line to 
the western boundary of the Staie; thence south by said 
boundary to the place of beginning; reserving to the use of 
the State three thousand acres in an oblong of not less than 
one mile in depth from the Allegheny and Ohio rivers, and ex- 
tending up and down the said rivers, from opposite Fort Pitt, 
so far as may be necessary to include same, and the further 
quantity of three thousand acres on the Ohio, and on both 
sides of the mouth of Beaver creek, including Fort Mackin- 
tosh; all of which remaining tract of land, as aforesaid, is 
hereby appropriated as a farther fund for the purpose of le- 
deeming the certificates, aforesaid, and shall for that purpose 
be laid out and disposed of as follows, that is to say, the Sur- 
veyor General of this State shall, according to such directions 
as may be given to him by the Supreme Executive Council, 
cause the aforesaid tract of land to be laid out into lots of 
not less than two hundred acres, nor more than three hundred 
and fifty acres each, numbering the same lots numerically on 
the draught or plot of the country aforesaid; and shall as 
soon as the same, or one hundred lots thereof, are surveyed, 
together with the Secretary of the Land Office and the Re- 
ceiA'er General, proceed to sell the same lots in numerical 
order, at such times and places and under such regulations as 
shall be appointed by the Supreme Executive Council; the 
full consideration bid at such sales shall be paid into the lie- 
ceiver General's office, either in gold or silver or in the cer- 
tificates aforesaid, upon the full payment of which considera- 
tion and the expenses of surveying, together with all fees of 
the different offices, patents shall be issued in the usual form 
to the several buyers or vendees; and the different sums in 
specie that may be paid into the Receiver General's office 
shall be paid over by him to the treasury of this State for the 
purpose of redeeming such certificates as may remain unsat- 
isfied at the end of such sales." 

The lands thus described and set apart for the purpose indi- 
cated in that portion of the act last quoted lie north and west 
of the Ohio and Allegheny rivers, and they comprise at presei;; 
parts of the wealthy and populous counties of Allegheny. 
Armstrong. Butler, Beaver and Lawrence, and embrace an 
area approximately of eleven hundred and twenty-five squa;.' 
miles, or 720,000 acres. 

At the time the act of March 12. 1783. became a law the In- 
dian claim to the section of the State therein described still 



"Now called Mahoning- creek. 



PEXXSYLVAXIA DEPRECIATK .X LAXLS. 76:. 

existed. The Indians were jealous of their rights and restive 
under ciny real or fancied encroachments that might be made 
upon them, and it required the exercise of great care, caution 
and prudence on the part of the authorities to avert trouble 
on the northern and western boundaries of the State; and this 
they did not always succeed in doing, as many adventurous 
spirits, pushing far out into the unsettled wilderness discov- 
ered to their sorrow. Fortunately, however, by the treaty of 
October. 1784, with the Six Nations, ai Fort Stanwix, and that 
of January. 1785, with the Wyandots and Delawares. at Fort 
Mcintosh, the Indian title was extinguished to all the remain- 
ing territory within the then acknowledged limits of the 
State which had not been previously purchased. The boundaries 
of that great northwestern section of the State covered by this 
purchase may be briefly described as follows: Beginning on the 
east bank of the east branch of the Susquehanna river where 
it crosses the norihern boundarv of the State in Bradford 
county; thence down the East Branch to the mouth of To- 
wanda creek; thence up Towanda creek to its headwaters: 
thence by a straight line west to the headwaters of Pine 
creek; thence down Pine creek to the West Branch of the Sus- 
quehanna; thence up the West Branch to Cherry Tree, in 
Clearfield county; thence by a straight line to Kittanning. on 
the Allegheny river, in Armstrong county: thence down th" 
Allegheny river to the Ohio river; thence down the Ohio river 
to where it crosses the western boundary of the State: thenc*^ 
north along the western boundary to Lake Erie, thence east 
along the northern boundary of the State to the begin- 
ning; and within this territory at the present day we find the 
counties of Tioga, Potter, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Ve- 
nango, Forest, Clarion. Elk, Jefferson, Cameron, Butler. Law- 
rence and Mercer and parts of the counties of Bradford. 
Clinton. Clearfield, Indiana. Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver 
and Erie. 

It would appear by a letter from President Dickinson to 
the Surveyor General, found in Vol. x, page 53, of the Penn- 
sylvania Archives, that the Supreme Executive Council hesi- 
tated somewhat, through fear of exciting Indian hostility, in 
proceeding immediately to carry into effect the act of March 
12, 1783. The letter reads as follows: "The intelligence re- 
ceived by us of hostilities committed on the frontier of this 
State by Indians induced us to defer giving you direction? 
for surveying and laying out in lots, the tract of land firsi 
described in the law, entitled 'An act for the sale of certain 
lands." etc.. passed on the twelfth day of last March, until w.- 



7ti6 PENXSYLVAXIA DEPPiECIATIOX LAXDS. 

have taken some previous steps for facilitaring the execu- 
tion of that measure, and had reason to liope that circum- 
stances were so far matured as to be moi'e favorable to the 
design of the Legislature." 

It was not long, however, until a different policy prevailed, 
as we are Informed by a letter from Secretary Armstrong 
under date of June 19, 17S3, to General William Irvine, then 
commanding officer of Fort Pitt. General Irvine was informed 
that council had come to a deterrnination to make sale of the 
lands appropriated by law for the redemption of the deprecia- 
tion certificates, and had instructed the Surveyor General "to 
proceed with all possible dispatch with the first steps of that 
business." General Irvine was also informed that the Sur- 
veyor General had been directed to call upon him for advice 
and assistance. 

These instructions to the Surveyor General were given on 
the tenth day of June, 1783, nine days previous to the letter 
to General Irvine, and on the twenty-eighth day of August 
the Supreme Executive Council is informed by a letter of 
John Lukens, S. G., that "agreeable to your order * * * 
a number of surveyois have been appointed and received their 
orders for surveying the land, * * * and are gone forward 
on that service, and the others are ready to follow, so as to 
be there the tenth of next month." In the same letter a re- 
quest was made for an order to General Irvine "to afford them 
a guard while in that service (or at least while they run the 
west and north boundaries of said tract), as they look on it 
not very safe to proceed without." 

The depreciation tract was divided into five districts, as 
represented in the accompanying map, and a surveyor ap- 
pointed for each — Alexander McClean for the first district, 
Daniel Leet for the second district, Nathaniel Breading, Wil- 
liam Alexander. Samuel Nicholson, Ephraim Douglass and 
Samuel Jones for the third district, sub-divided into five 
parts; James Cunningham for the fourth district, and Joshua 
Elder for the fifth district. 

The surveys in these districts were begun in the summer 
of 1785, and were not all completed until the July of 1789. In 
addition to the separate surveys of each tract, there are on 
file in the department complete connected drafts of the surveys 
of each district, except that of Mr. McClean's, and it is not 
known why a draft of his district was not returned. 

In Daniel Leot's district. No. 2, there are two connected 
drafts — one cojitaining 143 tracts and the other 224 tracts — the 
first surveys— 143 tracts — were made during the months of 



PENXSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION EANDS. T/.T 

April, May, June and July, 1785, and the others during tht- 
summer of ITSt:. In Nathaniel Breeding's part of district 
Nc. 3, the connectPd draft contains 12l» tracts, the surveys oi 
which were made in the month of June, 1785. In William 
Alexander's part of district No. 3 the connected draft contains 
139 tracts, surveyed during the months of June and July, 17b5. 
In Samuel Nicholson's part of district Nc. 3 there are two 
connected drafts— one containing 77 tracts, surveyed in 1785, 
and the other containing 05 tracts. Time of survey not given. 
In Ephraim Douglas' part of district No. 3 the connected draft 
contains 215 tracts, surveyed in 1786. In Samuel Jones' part 
of district No. 3 there are three connected drafts— the .first 
containing 37 tracts, the second 63 tracts and the third 48 
tracts, making in all 148 tracts, the time of surveys not given 
in the first two. The 48 tracts were surveyed in July, 178it. 
In James Cunningham's district No. 4 the connected draft 
shows 485 tracts. These tracts were surveyed during the 
months of July, August, September and October, 1785, and 
the months of May, June. August, September and October. 
1787. In Joshua Elder's district No. 5 there are two conencted 
drafts— one containing 338 tracts, surveyed during the summer 
of 1785, and the other containing 193 tracts, surveyed in the 
months of August and September, 1786. 

Bv the act of Assembly, the Surveyor General, the Secretary 
of the Land Office and the Receiver General of the State were 
authorized as commissioners under the direction of the Su- 
preme Executive Council to proceed to sell in numerical order 
the lots as soon as the drafts or plots of the same, or -one 
hundred lots thereof were returned." The surveys first re- 
turned were those of a part of Daniel Leefs district No^ 2. 
The sales were to be made by auction and the question then 
arose as to whether the land should be sold by the acre or 
by the tract. The Supreme Executive Council directed the 
Land Office, by a letter dated the eighteenth of November, 
1785 "first * * * that the land should be sold by the 
acre'; second, that the city auctioneer be employed to sell them 
and. third, that no warrant directing a return of ^"--J ^^^ ' 
issue." With these preliminary details arranged, the office 
designated in the act proceeded under -f^^"^^';"^,;/';',,'; ' 
been previously given to them to make the first sales of (hese 

'V^e first sales were made in Philadelphia on l^-J^^^^^^ 
and twenty-third days of Moyember, l.S., and compr sed 1 
n-acts of district No. 2. surveyed as has ^;^^^^^'^:: , 
Daniel Leet. These tracts contained in th. aggregate 3- - 



res PENNSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION LANDS. 

acres, and brought £13,987 14s., an average price slightly more 
than eight shillings five pence an acre. The bids varied 
from fifty shillings an acre down to six pence an acre, but 
as the price then fixed by law for lands within the purchase 
of 1784 was thirty pounds per cent., or six shillings an acre, 
the average of the sale was regarded as very fair. The sale 
of the tracts in Daniel Leet's district was followed on the 
twenty- eighth and thirtieth days of the same month by sales 
of 126 tracts, containing 32,034 acres in Nathaniel Breading's 
part of district No. 3. bringing an aggregate sum of £4,04* 
17s. 3d. The prices at which these tracts were sold varied 
from twenty shillings six pence an acre down to six pence, an 
average of about two shillings six and one-half pence an 
acre. The low average of this sale, as compared with the 
average in Leet's district, seems not to have been entirely sat- 
isfactory to the commissioners charged with the duty of con- 
ducting them. 

In a letter dated the sixth of December, 1785, to President 
Franklin, of the Supreme Executive Council, in relation to 
this sale, they say that "when the amount of sales in this dis- 
trict is added to that of Leet's the whole will average only 
5s. 6d. per acre, being a less sum than is now received in 
the Land Office for lands in the new purchase. Perhaps, your 
honors will esteem it eligible to postpone the further sale of 
these lands till towards the beginning of the next session of 
the assembly, and then to begin with a district above Fort 
Pitt, either Cunningham's or Elder's, both being very good 
districts." It is not known whether council was infiuenced 
by the representation of the commissioners or not. but no fur- 
ther sales were made until the month of March, 1786. On 
the first, second and eleventh days of that month, 139 tracts 
in William Alexander's part of district No. 3, containing 
32,153 acres, were sold at prices that varied from eight shil- 
lings an acre down to three pence an acre, bringing in the 
aggregate £1,717 17s. lOd., the average being a little more than 
cne shilling an acre. On the eighth and ninth days of the 
same month, 142 tracts in Samuel Nicholson's part of district 
No. 3, containing 33.501 acres, were sold at prices which varied 
from fifteen shillings nine pence an acre down to three pence 
an acre, bringing in the aggregate £2,791 4s. lOd., an average 
of slightly above one shilling seven pence an acre. From the 
eleventh to the twenty-second day of March, 309 tracts in 
James Cunningham's district No. 4, containing 71.309 acres, 
were sold at prices that varied from sixteen shillings six pence 
v.n acre down to three pence an acre, bringing in the aggre- 



PEXXSYLVAXIA DEPRECIATIOX LAXD.S, TC'.. 

gate I5.G72 3s. lOd.. also an average of a little more than one 
shilling seven pence an acre. On the tweniv-seventh day of 
the same month there was a sale of 47 tracts, containing 
13,047 acrp.-, in Alexander McClean's district No. 1. at prices 
that ran from nine shillings three pence an acre down to 
three pence an acre, bringing in the aggregate £984 lis. 4d., 
an average of one shilling six i>ence an acre. The sales at 
Philadelphia were then suspended for a time and were resumed 
at Lancaster, on the fifth day. of tne following mouth of June, 
when 63 tracts in Samuel .Jones' part of district No. 3 were 
sold, these tracts containing 13.114 acres, and the prices re- 
ceived for them varied from nineteen shillings nine pence 
an acre down to three pence an acre. In the aggregate they 
brought f 1.41 4 7s. 3d., the average being slightly above two 
shillings two pence an acre. The next sales were again held 
in Philadelphia, where, between the sixth and twenty-seventh 
days of September, 33G tracts in Joshua Elder" s district No. 5. 
containing S2.337 acres, were sold at prices that varied from 
seventeen shillings six pence down to three pence an acre. 
These tracts brought an aggregate sum of £9.439 5s. od., an 
average slightly above two shillings three and one-half pence 
an acre. A very large number of the sales in this district 
were set aside by order of the Supreme Executive Council, as 
appears by the recoid book in this department. In March. 
17SG, by order of council, there was also a resale of 7" tracts 
of Nathaniel Breeding, part of district No. 3, the original pur- 
chasers having failed to comply with the terms of sale. These 
tracts contained 17,S74 acres and they brought at this second 
sale an aggregate sum of £487 2s. 7d.. an average of a little 
more than six pence an acre. After the sales of the tracts of 
Elder's district in September, 17StJ, no further effort was made to 
dispose of any of these lands until the month of March.' 1787. 
A return of 200 additional tracts had been recived from Daniel 
Leet, and the commissioners were then directed to sell them. 
The sale was held, but the results fell far short of the expec- 
tations of the officials. The repnit of these sales, or of such 
tracts as were offered, made to council by Francis Johnston. 
under date of March 12. 1787. reads as follows: "I beg leave 
to report to Councils that pursuant to public notice given, 
I proceeded to the sale of the residue of Leet's district of de- 
preciation lands at the Old Coffey House on the 7lli inst.. but 
to my great surprise and mortification, the 27 lots which 
we -c sold on that day averaged only i'> 8s. 4(1. per 100 acres. 
The sales I thru postponed till the loth following when but 
three lots were sold at the rate of 25s. per 100 acres only. 
49~3-",d .«er. 



770 PENNSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION LANDS. 

cr 3d. per acre. Upon the whole I cannot help thinking that 
until the operation of the present low sales of the donation 
lands shall cease, no more public lands so remote from the 
the city can be sold at auction to any advantage. 

No sales were made of the tracts surveyed and returned 
by Ephraim Douglas in part of district No. 3, and all sales of 
depreciation lands by auction ceased with the last sale of 30 
tracts in Leet's district made in March, 1787. The following 
recapitulation in tabular form shows the number of tracts sold 
In each district, by whom surveyed, the aggregate quantity 
in acres sold, and the amount which the lands brought in 
Pennsylvania currency, one pound being the equivalent of 
$2.66%: 

RECAPITULATION. 



District. 


Number of 
tracts sold. 


Uy whom surveyed. 


Acres. 


Amount. 


Ko. 1 

No. 2 

No. 2 

No. ;; 

No. 3 

No. o 

No. 3 

No. 4 

No. 6 


:| 


47 
]4o 
oO 

V>r, 

r.v 
oil 

SO'.t 


Ale.xander McCleau, . 
I)aniel].eet. Istsale. . 
Daniel Leet. 2d sale, . 
Nathaniel Breadins. . 
William Ale.\ander, . 
Saujuel Nicholson, . . 

Samuel .lones 

James Cunumsrham, . 
Joshua Elder 


i 13,04(; 
1 33.202 
i e,23b 
! 32.0.14 
i 32,15.i 
1 33.501 
1 13.114 

i S2.3o7 


£1184 lis. 
13,985 14 
310 IS 
4.012 17 
1.717 17 
2.791 4 
1,414 7 
5,(;72 3 
;).439 5 


44. 

3 

3 
10 
10 

3 
10 

5 




■ 1 


1,315 




I 316.9.S5 


£40, ,359 











The general average per acre of the above sales is slightly 
in excess of two shillings six and one-half pence, or about 
thirty-four cents, and it was no doubt the low price offered for 
these lands, as compared with the price fixed by law (then 
£30 per hundred or 6 shillings per acre") that determined the 
Supreme Executive Council to abandon the method of selling 
them by public sale. 

The sum given in the statement, £40,358, does not correctly 
represent the amount received by the State, but is considerably 
above it. This is owing to the fact that many of the pur- 
chasers failed to make payment, and for that cause a large 
number of the sales were not completed, and consequently 
were set aside by order of council. The books of the land 
office show that the amount actually received was £32,927, 
which, at the rate of $2.66% per pound, represents $87,805.33, 
and patents were duly granted to all purchasers who made 
payments as required by the terms of sale. 

The lands within the depreciation district that remained 
unsold were subsequently opened to actual settlement and 



PENNSYLVANIA DEPRECIATION LANDS 77! 

improvement under the provisions of the act of April 4, 1792. 
entitled "An act for the sale of vacant lands within this Com- 
monwealth," and of later, enactments, especially those of 1811 
and 1813. 

The Indians had continued to be exceedingly troublesome on 
the western boundary and it was not until after General 
Wayne's treaty with them in 1795, that it became safe for set- 
tlers with their families to enter upon the lands north and 
west of the Ohio and Allegheny rivers and Conewango creek. 

But special provision was made in the acts mentioned for 
the settlement and improvement of such parts of these lands 
as had not been appropriated to public and charitable use, 
and as soon as the western frontier of the State had become 
pacified, and there was no longer fear of Indian incursions, 
there was a rapid influx of settlers to occupy them. The price 
fixed in 1792 for lands north and west of the Ohio and Alle- 
gheny rivers and Conewango creek was seven pounds ten 
shillings, or twenty dollars per hundred acres, and it has 
remained the same to the present time. This rate, however, 
does not apply to the undrawn donation lots. 



[Index. —The List of Old Rights, Proprietan, Rights, Virginia 
Entries anc' Soldiers Entitled to Donation Lands being alpha- 
betically arr.uiged, and comprising nearly the entire volume, no 
general index is necessary tnereto, the Table of Contents sufficing 
for all jjurposeji of reference. ] 










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